Physical Therapist - $38-54 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job
in Tinley Park, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
ELIGIBLE FOR A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
- Mixture of new and seasoned clinicians
- Student Opportunities
- Fun department activities
- Specialties - vestibular, oncology/lymphedema, pelvic
health
- PT/OT Clinicians for collaborating with interdisciplinary
patient careMajor Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent patient care using independent judgment and
clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations.
- - - - -1)Selects appropriate assessment procedures to evaluate
the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages and diagnoses
and plans appropriate treatment programs using department protocols
when applicable, based on physician referral, evaluation results,
patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and
other pertinent available information. May received referrals from
physicians or peers to evaluate and treat more challenging
cases.
- - - - -2)Will develop a plan of care, discuss with the patient
and/or responsible party, and obtain verbal (or written) informed
consent. Periodically re-evaluates patients utilizing clinical
judgment for progression/modification
- - - - -3)Administers daily treatment, ensuring that the
treatment plan is age appropriate and patient specific. Makes
recommendations to physicians regarding plan of care, which may
include change of treatment, change of frequency, additional
referrals, orthosis, or durable medical equipment.
- - - - -4)Indirectly supervises physical therapy assistants and
directly supervises physical therapy extenders in administering
treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques
to perform with specific patients.
- - - - -5)Provides education to the patient, family, or
significant others based on patient needs. Identifies patient
learning readiness, preferences, and learning barriers and will
address those patient specific needs.
- - - - -6)Uses review of their documentation as a tool to
develop assessment and treatment skills.
- - - - -7)Instructs patients, family, or significant other in a
home exercise program and use of home equipment. Will appropriately
progress the home program and activity level throughout the episode
of care.
- Completes documentation of patient in the electronic medical
record.
- - - - -1)Will document all patient evaluations, plans of care,
and treatments in the electronic medical record in a timely manner
with feedback from a clinical mentor. Documentation will follow
established templates and meet Medicare requirements.
- - - - -2)Accurately completes coding and billing for services
provided. Documentation will support all charges and will
appropriately reflect the skilled services provided
- Participates in ongoing educational activities
- - - - -1)Participates in program development and departmental
initiatives to achieve Clinic and department goals
- - - - -2)Meets all continuing education requirements needed to
maintain licensure
- - - - -3)Keeps abreast of current practices via literature,
networking, internal/external, etc
- - - - -4)Provides input on learning needs of individuals or the
team and offers suggestions for implementing training and
education.
- - - - -5)Participates in orientation and integration of new
associates as needed
- Responsible for maintaining productive daily operations
- - - - -1)Responsible for maintaining productivity metrics.
- - - - -2)Monitors openings and/or cancellations in their daily
schedule and takes action to effectively fill the openings with
patients
- - - - -3)Utilizes ancillary staff efficiently and ethically
based on practice act and payer provider rules
- - - - -4)Upholds all policies and procedures of Advocate Health
Care/Dreyer Medical Clinic.Licensure:
- Physical TherapistEducation/Experience Required:
- --- BA or BS (Prior to 2002) or Certificate in Physical Therapy
or MPT or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy program. New
grads must provide final transcripts, 2 letters of recommendations
from clinical instructors, and diplomaKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
- --- Basic typing and PC skills --- Excellent customer service
skills and responsive patient care values. --- Ability to
communicate professionally and effectively; verbally and in writing
with patients, family, associates and providers. --- Analytical
ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
--- Professional knowledge to evaluate, plan, and administer
appropriate treatment safely. --- Good organizational and
prioritizing skills with good attention to detail. --- Ability to
learn proper billing and coding as related to department.
- --- Eligible for licensure in Illinois with proof of
application for licensure submitted if out of state applicant. If
new graduate - must have test date within 6 months of graduation.
--- BLS CPR CertificationPhysicial Requirements and Working
Conditions:
- --- Physical ability to safely lift, transfer, position, and
manually treat patients. --- Ability to travel between sites. ---
May have excessive noise, poor temperature regulation. --- Work
requires standing/walking most of day coupled with intermittent
lifting, positioning, transferring, or manually treating patients.
--- Use of EMR requires repetitive use of keyboard and mouse. ---
Flexible hours are possible, but hours may exceed 40 hours per
week. --- May need schedule flexibility to accommodate patient
access. Possible early morning or late evening rotations. ---
Possible exposure to chemicals or blood-borne pathogens.
- 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.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 Aurora Health Job
ID #R100167. Posted job title: Physical Therapist - orthopedicAbout
Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses
demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect,
collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live
well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate
Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation,
education and professional development, in the care setting that is
best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly
whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet - designated hospitals or
more than 500 sites of care. -Join our team and be inspired to
chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the
nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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