Physical Therapist Assistant

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Lake Bluff, IL

13d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI) is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for its Lake Bluff location. IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois, founded in 1991, with over 150 physicians and more than 100 locations serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. They offer comprehensive care including advanced MRI imaging, pain management, surgical and non-surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports training. Their Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same-day care for orthopedic injuries. IBJI emphasizes collaborative care for better patient outcomes and cost efficiency.

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

Three-month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions
Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams
Educational and collaborative opportunities with physicians
Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Group, Manual Therapy, Vestibular/ Concussion Rehab, Performing Arts
Innovated Collaborative Programs: OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements; OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling

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.