Float Physical Therapist - $40-60 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Hometown
Posted on: April 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Float Physical Therapist for
a job in Hometown, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
Major Responsibilities: -Interprets physician referrals, as
appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular,
cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing
appropriate methods.Establishes a plan of care and implements
individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional
goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. - Monitors and
evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized
treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and
provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial
comfort and attends to these needs. - -Plans for and completes
patient discharge including providing written home programs,
patient/family teaching, referral for community services,
transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering
equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates
with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care
for the patient.Completes all required documentation following
department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co-
signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team
conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record
patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily
statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines
regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for
maintaining site/department established productivity standards. -
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and
documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.Responsible for
cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and
keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques,
patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which
require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique. -Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise
equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per
department orientation checklist. - Demonstrates knowledge of
indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise. -
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as
requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection
control measures pertaining to the general working
environment.Participates in performance improvement activities
designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care
outcomes and to improve quality of care.Manages assigned caseload,
informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover;
assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional
needsPursues professional growth through participation in
continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading
professional literature. - Orients new staff to clinical and
department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation
process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as
requested. -May supervise physical therapy assistants following all
applicable state and local compliance requirements. - Includes
delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing
direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing
supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of
care and goals. - May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab
aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach
them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients. -
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year
of clinical experience.Minimum Job RequirementsEducation (minimum
education level and field of study)Doctorate degree in Physical
Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements
commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing
education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional
standards. Certification / Registration / License (any
certification, registration, license required to perform the job
followed by the governing body)Physical Therapy License in the
State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the
State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has
determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)Work
Experience (the minimum years and type of experience required for
competent performance of the job)No experience requiredKnowledge /
Skills / Abilities Intermediate computer skillsExcellent
communication, interpersonal, and organization skillsDemonstrated
organization, decision-making, and problem-solving
skillsSuccessfully completes all competency
assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care
and consistent with site standardsTeam members will maintain annual
educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g.
DNV, CARF or others).Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served. - Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and possess the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.Physical
Requirements and Working ConditionsMust be able to sit, stand,
walk, lift, and squat throughout the workdayMust be able to: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
distanceMust be able to: -push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.perform a
sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person presentPosition
requires repetitive use of hands:Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20%
of the workday.Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the
dayFine manipulation of hands during massage and joint
mobilizationMust have functional use of senses to allow for
effective communicationExposed to electrical and chemical hazards
as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to
wear protective clothing as neededPosition may require travel;
therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazardsOperates all
equipment necessary to perform the jobDISCLAIMERAll
responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible
modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.This job description in no way states or implies that
these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee
occupying this job or position. - Employees must follow any other
job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties
requested by their leaders.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R115211.
Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT) - FLOAT South
ChicagolandAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's
22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and
respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping
people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can,
Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for
orientation, education and professional development, in the care
setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be
heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet - designated
hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. -Join our team and be
inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best
place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
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