Physician Assistant

2 weeks ago


Palos Heights, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time

Job Summary:

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing excellent patient care using independent judgment and clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides Excellent Patient Care: 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.
  • Develops and Implements Treatment Plans: Develops a plan of care, discusses with the patient and/or responsible party, and obtains verbal (or written) informed consent. Periodically re-evaluates patients utilizing clinical judgment for progression/modification.
  • Administers Daily Treatment: 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.
  • Supervises and Educates: 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. Provides education to the patient, family, or significant others based on patient needs.
  • Documents Patient Care: Completes documentation of patient in the electronic medical record. Documents all patient evaluations, plans of care, and treatments in the electronic medical record in a timely manner with feedback from a clinical mentor.

Requirements:

  • 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 diploma.
  • 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

About Advocate Aurora Health:

Advocate 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.



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