Impactful Outpatient PT — Full-Time

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits (medical,‑

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for the IL outpatient rehabilitation center. The role involves evaluating referrals, creating individualized plans of care, and monitoring progress within a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include documentation, communication with physicians, discharge planning, and patient education. Requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, IL licensure, and BLS; supervision of rehab staff may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and ongoing continuing education.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state with BLS within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required for this role.
• Intermediate computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and perform comprehensive PT evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with functional goals.
• Document progress, outcomes, and billing per policy.
• Plan discharges and provide home programs and patient teaching.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team to optimize treatment.
• Maintain productivity and comply with documentation requirements.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control throughout care.
• May supervise PT assistants and rehab aides as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for the IL outpatient rehabilitation center. The role involves evaluating referrals, creating individualized plans of care, and monitoring progress within a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include documentation, communication with physicians, discharge planning, and patient education. Requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, IL licensure, and BLS; supervision of rehab staff may be involved as needed.