Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Why be a Physical Therapist at Illinois Bone and Joint?

Highly competitive compensation structure

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 (Candidates paid full salary while working a reduced schedule)

Two to three month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload

Critical reasoning development seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions

Leadership development series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams

Collaborative opportunities with physicians

Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs

Monthly grand rounds

Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication

IBJI offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage

New grads encouraged to apply!

IBJI Downers Grove Rehab is looking for physical therapists who contribute to a positive work environment, and believe in our core values of: teamwork, growth, and patient-centered care. Enjoy a primarily orthopedic caseload where physical therapists have the ancillary support to allow them to concentrate on their patients

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

Performing arts

Innovative collaborative programs:

OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements

OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling

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. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and comprehensive integrated care. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better.

Job summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

Exceptional patient care

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 of IBJI rehab

Determine appropriate discharge timeline and appropriate follow up

Supervision of rehabilitation technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed

Compliance 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 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

Takes an active role in the patient medial team: office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc.

Participates in programs sponsored by IBJI: mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach

Requirements

Graduate from accredited physical therapy program

Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Illinois

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Professional and effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds

Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing

Ability to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes

Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

Base 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. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.