 "Tim demonstrates immense concern and compassion to the patients
seen in rehab," according to co-worker Elise Anderson. "He is a very
skilled and knowledgeable physical therapist who implements
effective and evidence-based treatment plans to promote progress in
the patients' therapy and to promote health-conscious lifestyles."
A seven-year employee of ALMH, Heitzig was nominated not only
because he's professional, but also because he makes the hospital a
great place to work, pitching in to help clean and organize and to
develop new procedures to make Rehabilitation Services a better
department.
"He leads our team meetings with precision and expertise in
getting the job done," Anderson says. "Tim produces great results in
the fact that his patients gain functional strength and are able to
return to a level that allows them to enjoy life."
Heitzig says he enjoys the teamwork found at ALMH.
"I work with a great team in my department and on a larger scale
throughout the hospital," he says. "I really have fun with the
people I work with."
Heitzig has a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the
University of Illinois and a master's degree in physical therapy
from Midwestern University. He points out that currently all schools
offer only master's or doctoral degrees for students who intend to
work as physical therapists. He suggests anyone interested in the
career observe or volunteer in a clinical setting.
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His job includes seeing a wide variety of patients in an
outpatient environment for anything from stroke to amputation to
having pain in the back, neck, knees or shoulders.
"I teach them exercises, treat their pain and perform spinal
manipulation as needed," Heitzig says. "Physical therapy is a great
career. It allows you to work in many different settings, and there
will always be a need for therapists."
ALMH employs more than 290 in a wide variety of job functions. A
different employee is honored each month for their commitment to
creating great patient experiences, getting great results and making
ALMH a great place to work.
[Text from file received
from Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital]
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