Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Wilmette Location! We are one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area. We offer 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
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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Therapist Performance Bonuses
- Up to $2,625 Quarterly Bonus
- $1500/year towards Continuing Education
- 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
- health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- generous PTO accrual
- 401K, profit sharing
- employee assistance program
- disability coverage
- health savings accounts
- flexible savings accounts
- ID protection plan
- accident, critical illness and hospital benefits
- paid holidays
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
