Physical Therapist- Outpatient Advocate Trinity

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Trinity Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for their Outpatient Rehabilitation department. This position involves evaluating and treating patients with various conditions, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to manage a caseload, and a commitment to professional growth. The therapist will also be responsible for documentation, billing, and maintaining productivity standards. This role may involve supervising physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA).
No experience required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

Completes continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the treatment plan based on patient response.
Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
Identifies and addresses factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort.
Plans and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to achieve optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards.
Records patient care and progress of each patient assigned.
Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Maintains site/department established productivity standards.
Understands and adheres to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps the area neat and orderly.
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and reading professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing feedback as requested.
May supervise physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
$5000 sign on for Full time PT