Clinic Physical Therapist - $40-60 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Palos Heights
Posted on: April 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Clinic Physical Therapist
for a job in Palos Heights, Illinois.Job Description &
Requirements
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 RequirementsEducationDoctorate
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 /
LicenseLicensed Physical Therapist 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 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 #R149350.
Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT) - Full Time -
Neurosurgery ClinicAbout 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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