Physical Therapist

7 days ago

Bridgeview IL United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time

Seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Bridgeview, Illinois, with Advocate Aurora Health, a leading healthcare provider.

As a Physical Therapist with Advocate Aurora Health, you will be responsible for providing excellent patient care using independent judgment and clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations. You will select appropriate assessment procedures to evaluate the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages and diagnoses and plan 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.

  • Develop a plan of care, discuss with the patient and/or responsible party, and obtain verbal (or written) informed consent. Periodically re-evaluate patients utilizing clinical judgment for progression/modification.
  • Administer daily treatment, ensuring that the treatment plan is age appropriate and patient specific. Make recommendations to physicians regarding plan of care, which may include change of treatment, change of frequency, additional referrals, orthosis, or durable medical equipment.
  • Indirectly supervise physical therapy assistants and directly supervise physical therapy extenders in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients.
  • Provide education to the patient, family, or significant others based on patient needs. Identify patient learning readiness, preferences, and learning barriers and will address those patient specific needs.
  • Use review of their documentation as a tool to develop assessment and treatment skills.
  • Instruct 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.

Responsibilities also include completing documentation of patient in the electronic medical record, participating in ongoing educational activities, and maintaining productive daily operations.

  • Complete documentation of patient in the electronic medical record, including all patient evaluations, plans of care, and treatments in a timely manner with feedback from a clinical mentor.
  • Participate in program development and departmental initiatives to achieve Clinic and department goals.
  • Meet all continuing education requirements needed to maintain licensure.
  • Keep abreast of current practices via literature, networking, internal/external, etc.
  • Provide input on learning needs of individuals or the team and offer suggestions for implementing training and education.
  • Participate in orientation and integration of new associates as needed.
  • Responsible for maintaining productivity metrics.
  • Monitor openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule and take action to effectively fill the openings with patients.
  • Utilize ancillary staff efficiently and ethically based on practice act and payer provider rules.

Licensure as a Physical Therapist is required, as well as a BA or BS (Prior to 2002) or Certificate in Physical Therapy or MPT or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

  • 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 Certification is also required.

Physical ability to safely lift, transfer, position, and manually treat patients is necessary. Ability to travel between sites is also required. 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.

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.

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health is a leading healthcare provider with a commitment to excellence, compassion, and respect. Our team of nurses demonstrates our values and collaborates to advance our purpose of helping people live well.

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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