Physical Therapist

Why Be A Physical Therapist At Illinois Bone And Joint?Highly competitive compensation structure including a strong base salary, therapist-friendly quarterly bonuses up to $11,500 annually, sign-on bonus, profit sharing, $2000/year towards continuing education, ABPTRFE orthopedic residency program, two to three month mentoring period, critical reasoning development seminar, leadership development series, collaborative opportunities with physicians, and a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage.New grad physical therapists encouraged to apply! Morton Grove is one of the largest clinics within Illinois Bone & Joint, offering a variety of specialities including sports medicine rehab, pelvic health, vestibular and concussion, Schroth therapy, pediatrics, and worker's compensation/FCEs. This location offers the opportunity to participate in and oversee the return to sport program, and provides in-house in services monthly and hands-on mentoring.IBJI rehab offers a wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including sports medicine, foot & ankle group, manual therapy, vestibular/concussion rehab, and performing arts. Innovated collaborative programs include orthosync and orthohealth.Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services.Job SummaryThe position is under the general direction of the facility manager. The main focus of the position is on providing superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with our physicians in order to optimize performance and enhance the quality of function for our patients.ResponsibilitiesExceptional patient careInterprets physician orders, performs initial evaluations and establishes treatment plans and functional goalsResponsible for upgrading and amending the treatment goals as necessary during the episode of careWritten documentation on patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines of IBJI rehabDetermine appropriate discharge timeline and appropriate follow upSupervision of rehabilitation technicians with patient care and administrative staff as neededCompliance with daily paperwork. PT/PTAs/ATCs 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 practicesMaintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunitiesDevelops positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJITakes an active role in the patient medical team: office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc.Participates in programs sponsored by IBJI: mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreachRequirementsGraduate from accredited physical therapy programLicensed or eligible to sit for boards in the state of IllinoisAbility to work in a fast paced environmentProfessional and effective writing and verbal communication skillsAbility to lift greater than 25 poundsDemonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushingAbility to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutesAbility to work on a computer for lengthy times during the dayBase salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.