Physical Therapy Assistant- South Sub West Suburbs

American Addiction Centers•Oak Brook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant position is a full-time role within the Home Care Physical Therapy department, serving the South and West Suburbs of Chicago, including cities like Joliet, Lockport, Lemont, Mokena, Frankfort, Tinley Park, and Orland Park. This role is integral to Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. The assistant will be responsible for developing and maintaining restorative patient relationships, providing and improving quality care, engaging in professional development, coordinating care with a team, contributing to business development, and educating patients and their families. The position emphasizes an individualized approach to patient care, adherence to evidence-based practices, and effective communication within the healthcare team. Advocate Health is committed to clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant license in State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) (to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required)
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Compliance with state continuing education requirements
2 years of clinical experience or strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience
Basic knowledge of computer use (Microsoft Word, email access and use)
Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports with strong documentation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good time management and self organization skills
Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc)

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion.
Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care, within the parameters established by the supervising therapist.
Identifies need for further patient assessment and alerts appropriate professional.
Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient and family needs.
Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates and physicians.
Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in treatment and care.
Seeks consultation from supervising therapist as needed.
Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations, as measured by survey instruments.
Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process and infection control prevention.
Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.
Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature.
Utilizes approved treatment interventions to achieve established patient outcomes.
Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.
Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.
Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to provide an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Excellence.
Participates in staff meetings, agency in-services, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.
Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.
Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill and competency of self.
Practices as an effective member of the patient care team.
Works with the team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those with complex problems.
Recognizes changes in clinical situations and need for reassessment and alerts appropriate clinicians and supervisor.
Participates in discussion with supervising therapist prior to implementing changes to the plan of care.
Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear communication with others to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's.
Actively works to establish supervisory visits and follow up communication.
Supports discharge plan for assigned patients and actively works with supervising therapist to coordinate post discharge care.
Assists in communication to the interdisciplinary team therapy status.
Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies.
Supports patient care plans and coordinates with others in the organization to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources.
Self monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients.
Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families.
Application of an organized approach to care involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family, and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality.
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.
Utilizes appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes, incorporating health literacy and adult learning principles.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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