Physical Therapist Assistant

Description Illinois Bone and Joint, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for our Westmont clinic. New Grad Therapists encouraged to apply! Job Type Full-time Benefits Highly Competitive Compensation Structure Strong base salary Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually Sign-on Bonus Profit Sharing $2,000 per 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 graduates Leadership Development Series for those seeking management or leadership positions Collaborative opportunities with physicians Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs Monthly Grand Rounds Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication Health, life, dental, and vision insurance Generous PTO accrual 401(k) program with company match Employee assistance program Disability coverage Special Interest Groups 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 Responsibilities Carry out treatment plans established by the physical therapist, including progression of patient to attain functional goals. Provide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting. Write documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab. Periodically communicate with supervising PT regarding assessment, plan and discharge, co-signed by PT. Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge and follow-up. Supervise Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed. Maintain daily paperwork, including documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner. Stay current with billing policies and demonstrate ethical billing practices. Maintain active state license by earning appropriate CEU's through outside courses and IBJI-sponsored educational opportunities. Develop positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI. Take an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PTs, MDs and case managers as directed by supervising PT. Participate in IBJI-sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical education, special interest groups, community outreach, etc. Requirements Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Holds current license to practice in Illinois. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Current CPR certification. Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds. Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing. Ability to stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes. Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day. Salary $55,000 - $70,000 yearly EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr