Description
We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team at Advocate Care Center in Chicago, IL.
As a Physical Therapist, you will interpret physician referrals and complete evaluations using appropriate methods. You will establish a plan of care, implement individual treatment, monitor and evaluate outcomes, and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret physician referrals and complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations
- Establish a plan of care and implement individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes and adjust the treatment plan as needed
- Provide status updates to physicians and other teammates
- Identify factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attend to these needs
- Plan for and complete patient discharge, including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and referral for community services
- Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve optimum care for the patient
- Complete all required documentation, including patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
- Maintain site/department established productivity standards
- Clean up after patient treatment, put away equipment, and keep the area neat and orderly
- Perform various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties
- Demonstrate skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices
- Promote patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures
- Participate in performance improvement activities and manage assigned caseload
- Pursue professional growth through continuing education courses and department in-services
- Orient new staff to clinical and department policies as requested
- Participate in the evaluation process of co-workers
- May supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders, and physical therapy students
Requirements:
- Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
- Intermediate computer skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
- Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
- Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
- Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay for shift, on-call, and more
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits, including 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