Physical Therapist / Therapy (PT) - Hospital

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, 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.

Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from with your peers including sports medicine, foot & ankle group, manual therapy, vestibular/concussion rehab, performing arts.

Innovated collaborative programs: OrthoSync, OrthoHealth.

New grad physical therapists encouraged to apply!

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 medical 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.

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