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Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL is nationally ranked in 2 adult specialties and 1 pediatric specialty.

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Major Responsibilities:<ul><li>Positioning of patients and proper selection of technical factors and equipment to obtain scans of optimal quality, making use of any necessary immobilization techniques</li><li>Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement.</li><li>Documentation for department records (i.e.: inventories of supplies and patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records</li><li>Responsible for securing pertinent history from the patient for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation</li><li>Compliance with established Accrediting Organization and hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times</li><li>Responsible for keeping abreast of current ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound</li><li>Instruction and assistance as required by students or fellow technologists orientating in ultrasound</li></ul> Education/Experience Required:<ul><li>• ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry to be successfully completed within first year of employment.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required:<ul><li>• Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist. • Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation.</li><li>• ARDMS Registry eligible. ARDMS Registry is to be successfully completed within first year of employment. • CPR Certification</li></ul> Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:<ul><li>-Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice as required -Ability to work odd hours (late hours on-call) -Ability to respond to emergency call back in minimal time. -Ability to stand for long periods of time. -Ability to constantly view small CRT screens during exam. -Ability to perform lifting activities related to patients. -Exposed to radiation. -Ability to operate portable equipment. -Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. -Ability to communicate with patients. -Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. -Ability to weekends, holidays,, and emergency call-back. -Ability to participate on-call program and available to department needs with minimal notice. -Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY. Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. -Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. -Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. -Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. -Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. -May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals. -Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment. *This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development; normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with various age groups is preferred.</li><li>If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.</li></ul> This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn IL Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R122435. Posted job title: Ultrasound Tech 1

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGERLOCATION: SOUTHEAST CITYHOURS: DAYS M-F This position is eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on bonus! You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout.  Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.Major Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assuring and Improving Quality of Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.<ul><li>    1)Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.</li><li>    2)Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes appropriate tests and measures, and interventions to achieve outcomes.</li><li>    3)Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.</li><li>    4)Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.</li><li>    5)Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.</li></ul></li><li>Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.<ul><li>    1)Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those with complex problems.</li><li>    2)Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care.</li><li>    3)Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear hand-off communication to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's.</li><li>    4)Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates care utilizing the interdisciplinary approach. (As appropriate based on employment status).</li><li>    5)Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. (As appropriate based on employment status).</li></ul></li><li>Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence.<ul><li>    1)Participates in staff meetings, agency inservices, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.</li><li>    2)Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.</li><li>    3)Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.</li><li>    4)Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competency of self and other department members.</li></ul></li><li>Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion<ul><li>    5)Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care, which includes assessment of physical, psychosocial, comfort and wellness needs.</li><li>    6)Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates, and physicians.</li><li>    1)Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs</li><li>    2)Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in goal settings, planning and implementation of care. Seeks consultation and outside referrals as needed.</li><li>    3)Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations, as measured by survey instruments.</li><li>    4)Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention.</li></ul></li><li>Business Development and Growth: Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.<ul><li>    1)Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies.</li><li>    2)Collaborates and plans patient care with others in the organization to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources.</li><li>    3)Monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients.</li></ul></li><li>Patient Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family, and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality.<ul><li>    1)Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.</li><li>    2)Provides and adapts appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes, employing health literacy assessments and principles.</li></ul></li></ul> Licensure:<ul><li>Occupational Therapist</li></ul> Education/Experience Required:<ul><li>Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure) Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements. 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience. Has graduated from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use) Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system. Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good time management and self organization skills. Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive/adaptive devices (balls, bands, weights, dressing aids, etc)</li><li>Licensed as Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois</li></ul> Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:<ul><li>Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways. Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients homes and branch office. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned. Work environment includes patient or family homes, or assisted living facilities. Requires full range of body motion including: a. Bending, sitting and standing b. Climbing stairs while carrying objects c. Pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting; (must be able to lift/carry at minimum 25 pounds) d. Assisting and maintaining patient safety with all ADL activities, and transferring patients using standard pivot transfers or with use of transfer board or Hoyer lift e. Providing treatment on standard beds in the home environment</li><li>This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.</li></ul>COMPENSATION: $74,672.00-$112,112.00 annual base salaryThis position is incentive eligibleWe want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including<ul><li>Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)</li><li>Competitive Pay</li><li>Incentive Pay Eligible</li><li>Referral Bonus Programs</li><li>Tuition Assistance Available</li><li>Mileage reimbursement</li></ul> This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn IL Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R98961. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist - Home Health Case Manager

Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.  Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.   Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.  Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.  Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.  Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.  Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needsPursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.  Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested. May supervise physical therapy assistants following all applicable state and local compliance requirements.  Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals.  May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients.  May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.Minimum Job RequirementsEducationDoctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards. Certification / Registration / LicensePhysical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)Work Experience No experience requiredKnowledge / Skills / Abilities Intermediate computer skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skillsDemonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsSuccessfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standardsTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsMust be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workdayMust be able to:lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distanceMust be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person presentPosition requires repetitive use of hands:Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the dayFine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilizationMust have functional use of senses to allow for effective communicationExposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as neededPosition may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazardsOperates all equipment necessary to perform the jobDISCLAIMERAll responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn IL Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R130773. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (Pt) - Acute Care

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