Physical Therapist Assistant

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Bourbonnais, IL

22d•$58,000 - $82,600

About The Position

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting. The role carries out treatment plans established by a supervising physical therapist, helps patients progress toward functional goals, documents care, and communicates with physical therapists and physicians regarding patient status and treatment progression. The assistant may supervise rehabilitation technicians and participate in patient-care and administrative activities. The position includes a three-month mentoring period to ramp up to a full caseload, continuing education support, and opportunities to take part in clinical education, special interest groups, community outreach, and leadership development. IBJI is an orthopedic group practice founded in 1991, with more than 150 physicians and over 100 locations serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current license to practice in Illinois.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift more than 25 pounds.
Understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, and pushing.
Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes.
Ability to work on a computer for lengthy periods during the day.

Responsibilities

Carry out treatment plans established by the physical therapist, progressing patients toward functional goals as appropriate to their status and normal progression.
Provide exceptional care in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting.
Document patient status in writing according to IBJI Rehab compliance guidelines.
Communicate periodically with physicians through progress notes and discharge documentation after consulting with the supervising physical therapist; documentation is co-signed by the physical therapist.
Communicate frequently with the supervising physical therapist about patient progression, discharge, and follow-up.
Supervise rehabilitation technicians in patient care and support administrative staff as needed.
Complete daily paperwork and document treatment in patient charts promptly, including daily notes, progress notes, discharges, and home exercise programs.
Stay current with billing policies and use ethical billing practices.
Maintain an active state license by earning appropriate continuing education units through outside courses and IBJI-sponsored opportunities.
Develop positive relationships with IBJI physical therapists and physician teams.
Participate in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with physical therapists, physicians, and case managers as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
Participate in IBJI-sponsored programs, including mentoring, clinical educator activities, special interest groups, and community outreach.