Physical Therapist- Outpatient Rehab

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Gurnee, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist interprets physician referrals and performs evaluations of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary conditions. The therapist establishes and implements individualized plans of care based on evaluation results and functional goals, monitors patient outcomes, adjusts treatment as needed, and updates physicians and other teammates. The role includes addressing patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort, planning and completing discharges, and collaborating with stakeholders to support optimal care.

The therapist documents evaluations, progress, team conferences, and discharges in accordance with department policies and accreditation standards; records patient care and progress; and completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. The position also requires applying insurance authorization and visit guidelines, meeting productivity standards, and following billing and documentation policies and timelines.

The role includes maintaining a clean and orderly treatment area, using modalities and exercise equipment appropriately, and following safety and infection-control measures. The therapist manages an assigned caseload, coordinates coverage, participates in performance improvement and continuing education, and may orient new staff, provide coworker feedback, and supervise physical therapy assistants, aides/techs, or students as permitted by applicable requirements.

This is a full-time outpatient rehabilitation position, 40 hours per week, in Lake Villa, Illinois. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires, payable in two installments: 50% after 90 days and 50% after one year. New graduates with an Illinois license are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with graduation date.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where the employee works.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• One to two years of work experience in Pelvic Health or Lymphedema.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of competency assessments and requirements for patient care consistent with site standards.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for applicable hospital-based certifications.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead; lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand use, including simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine hand manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
• Functional use of senses to communicate effectively.
• Ability to wear protective clothing as needed and operate all equipment necessary for the job.
• Ability to travel if required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates with an Illinois license are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and complete appropriate patient evaluations.
• Establish and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjust treatment plans according to patient response, and provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Identify and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
• Plan and complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient and family education, referrals, transition planning, and equipment orders as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to support optimal patient care.
• Complete required patient documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries, in accordance with policies and standards.
• Record patient care and progress, and complete daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines and meet established productivity standards.
• Follow billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Clean and organize the treatment area and put away equipment after treatment.
• Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transfers, and transportation duties using proper techniques.
• Use available modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices appropriately; understand their indications and contraindications.
• Promote patient safety and follow applicable safety and infection-control measures.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to address problems affecting patient outcomes and care quality.
• Manage the assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs to site leadership, and assist with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
• Orient new staff to clinical and department policies when requested and provide coworker evaluation feedback when requested.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, including delegating patients and providing direction and ongoing supervision while retaining responsibility for plans of care and goals.
• May supervise physical therapy extenders and teach them appropriate techniques for specific patients.
• May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires, paid in two installments: 50% after 90 days and 50% after one year.
• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree