Physical Therapist Assistant FLOAT - Lake Bluff & Grayslake

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Lake Bluff, IL

48m•$57,000 - $82,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI) is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team at the Lake Bluff & Grayslake locations. IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois, offering comprehensive care for adults and children with over 150 physicians and more than 100 locations. Their clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. IBJI emphasizes collaborative care to achieve better patient outcomes and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
Must have prior experience as Physical Therapist Assistant
Must be available to support as a Float between both Lake Bluff and Grayslake locations
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.