Physical Therapist Assistant Float

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Glenview, IL

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Illinois Bone and Joint, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant Float for our Buffalo Grove, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Glenview, Morton Grove, Des Plaines, Chicago-Park Ridge and Wilmette locations. IBJI offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and comprehensive integrated care. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
Ability to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

Nice To Haves

New Grad Therapists encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Carries out treatment plans established by the physical therapist including progression of patient to attain functional goals as deemed appropriate by patient status and normal progression.
Provide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting.
Written documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab.
Periodic written communication to physicians through progress notes and discharges after consulting with the supervising PT regarding assessment and plan, and co-signed by PT
Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge and patient follow up.
Supervising Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed.
Compliance with daily paperwork which includes documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc).
Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices.
Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEU’s through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities.
Develops positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI.
Takes an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PT’s, MD’s and case managers as appropriately directed by supervising PT.
Participates in IBJI sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach, etc.