Physical Therapist - OrthoHealth Program

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Glenview, IL

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint is looking for a Part Time (16 - 20 hours per week) Physical Therapist to join our growing OrthoHealth program, a comprehensive wellness and weight loss program focusing on a healthy Metabolic system. You would be a part of a multidisciplinary team providing collaborative care addressing adult and pediatric obesity. In this role, you will work alongside dieticians, health coaches and physicians to provide a comprehensive care plan to optimize a patient’s metabolic health. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the U.S. More than 150 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons treat children and adults, with expertise in every orthopedic specialty.

Requirements

Available to work 2 evening shifts per week and some Saturdays
Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment to support timely and efficient clinic workflow
Able to function with a team
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels of the organization
Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Responsibilities

Exceptional patient care
Demonstrate empathy and understanding of patients ability and function that will support a behavioral change in patients resistance to movement and exercise
Familiarity with the NEAT philosophy for exercise training
Develop group exercise programs for participants in the OrthoHealth Program
Have an interest in evidence based education and exercise plans that can be tailored to fit patients individualized needs
Interest in Nutrition, sleep and health coaching as they impact metabolic health
Interprets physician orders, performs initial evaluations and establishes treatment plans and functional goals
Responsible for upgrading and amending the treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care
Written documentation on patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines
Determine appropriate discharge timeline and appropriate follow up
Compliance with daily paperwork. PTs are responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (initial evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP)
Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices
Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities
Develops positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI