Clinical Physical Therapist: Elevate Patient Recovery

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care in a dynamic clinical setting. You will interpret physician referrals, perform comprehensive PT evaluations, and establish customized treatment plans to achieve functional goals.

You will monitor outcomes, adjust plans as needed, and communicate progress to physicians and the care team. The role includes discharge planning, documentation, and maintaining billing and scheduling accuracy in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state standards.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where you work. BLS for Healthcare Providers as applicable.
• Previous PT experience in healthcare is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Annual compliance with hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served and understand growth and development across lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements treatment based on evaluation results and goals.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts plans; provides status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Plans for discharge including home programs, teaching, and referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains documentation, statistics, billing, scheduling, and adherence to insurance guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining productivity standards and following safety and infection-control measures.
• May supervise PT assistants and rehab staff and provide guidance as requested.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes.
• Travels as needed to support department and regional needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Patient care

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care in a dynamic clinical setting. You will interpret physician referrals, perform comprehensive PT evaluations, and establish customized treatment plans to achieve functional goals.

You will monitor outcomes, adjust plans as needed, and communicate progress to physicians and the care team. The role includes discharge planning, documentation, and maintaining billing and scheduling accuracy in a fast-paced