Ortho PT Assistant: Growth, Mentorship & Bonuses

Illinois-Bone-; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Disability coverage

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI) is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans and advance patients toward functional goals in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

You will document patient status, coordinate with supervising PT, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and staff to ensure high-quality care. The role includes mentoring, education opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds.
• Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing.
• Ability to stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes.
• Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day.

Responsibilities

• Carries out treatment plans established by the physical therapist including progression of patient to attain functional goals as deemed appropriate by patient status and normal progression.
• Provide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting.
• Written documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab.
• Periodic written communication to physicians through progress notes and discharges after consulting with the supervising PT regarding assessment and plan, and co-signed by PT
• Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge and patient follow up.
• Supervising Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed.
• Compliance with daily paperwork which includes documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc).
• Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices.
• Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEU’s through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities.
• Develops positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI.
• Takes an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PT’s, MD’s and case managers as appropriately directed by supervising PT.
• Participates in IBJI sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach, etc.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced work

Written & verbal communication

Education

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Illinois license to practice

CPR certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI) is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans and advance patients toward functional goals in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

You will document patient status, coordinate with supervising PT, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and staff to ensure high-quality care. The role includes mentoring, education opportunities, and a supportive team environment.