Physical Therapist Clinical Resident- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency

Job description

Department: 37501 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 12-month residency position Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Major Responsibilities: - Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs - Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation. - Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed. - Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning. - Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, a...