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Riverside Medical Center is Hiring a Physical Assistant Near Kankakee, IL
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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
FTE: 0.250000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master's degree in Physical Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical therapy (DPT) .
License or Certification Requirements:
Current active or temporary Illinois Licensure to practice Physical Therapy or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate.Responsibilities:
- Actively participates in designated marketing program (inpatient or outpatient).
- Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with patients, physicians, referral sources, families and other staff members. Including documentation in the chart essential conversations with providers.
- Demonstrates ongoing efforts to enhance clinical skills by combining education and clinical experiences in the growth and development of programs or services.
- Attends educational events and shares knowledge with colleagues.
- Develops and implements appropriate treatment interventions based on PT examinations and evaluates results of interventions while using EBP.
- Documentation matches charges upon chart auditing.
- Effectively supervises support staff (Physical Therapist Assistants, techs)
- Ensures self and team compliance with dashboard and quality indicators.
- Evaluates patients and assesses cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and functional mobility status and integumentary systems for multiple patient populations.
- Functions as a responsible team member to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and distribution of workload.
- Functions as Clinical instructor for PT students.
- Maintains timely and accurate documentation that meets all compliance standards and contains personalized patient education and plan of care.
- Meets the following productivity percentage on Outpatient Rehab & Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-81.99 (ME), 82-83.99 (M&SE), greater than 84 (CE).
- Participates in community activities and departmental activities that promote rehabilitation and wellness.
- Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, inservices, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
- Works independently under general supervision, takes ownership of workload and supports autonomous PT practice.
- Provides appropriate education for patients, families and staff Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
- Lic Physcial Therapist
- BACHELOR DEGREE
Essential:
Essential:
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazine, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.
Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
Smell: N/A
Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing.
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days, rotating Saturdays
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 2%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: <5>
Stand: 45
Crawl: <5>
Walk: 30
Kneel: <5>
Lift: <10>
Drive: <15>
Squat: <5>
Climb: <5>
Bend: 0
Reach above shoulders: <5>
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: Often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Key boarding & writing
Inside hours: 7.5
Outside hours : .5
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$88k-105k (estimate)
05/12/2024
07/10/2024
rmchospital.com
FRANKLINTON, LA
50 - 100
1966
RICHARD COLON
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Riverside Medical Center
Riverside Medical Center opened Sunday, April 3, 1966, to provide complete medical facilities for Franklinton and the western portion of the parish. April 3, 1966, the day Riverside Medical Center, a 36 bed acute care hospital was opened, marked the beginning of a new era in modern health care for Franklinton area residents. The Hospital provided the community with modern health care services which enabled residents to stay at home for these services. Also, a very important contribution of the Hospital was the creation of approximately 42 new jobs. Today, the hospital employs over 300 people. ...The original active medical staff of 4 has grown to 31+. Today, Riverside Medical Center is a 25 bed critical access hospital that provides a wide range of health care services important to the health of you and your family. Our dedicated and skilled staff continues to take strides to improve the quality healthcare services to meet the expectation of the families in our community and the surrounding area. Riverside Medical Center is licensed in Louisiana by the State of Louisiana and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). In addition to our patients receiving a high level of quality care from qualified staff, they are treated with a genuine concern, they are our neighbors. Riverside Medical Center, with its latest technology, offers patients up-to date procedures and treatments in a safe and compassionate environment.
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