Orthopedic PTA: Bonus Eligible, Mentoring & Growth

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&

Long and short term disability

401k with company match and profit分享

Wellness program

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

ID protection plan and accident

Critical illness and hospital benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, document patient progress, and collaborate with therapists and physicians to optimize care.

The role offers mentoring for new grads, leadership development opportunities, and ongoing education. IBJI provides a robust benefits package including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and generous PTO.

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.
• 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 skills

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois

Job description

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, document patient progress, and collaborate with therapists and physicians to optimize care.

The role offers mentoring for new grads, leadership development opportunities, and ongoing education. IBJI provides a robust benefits package including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and generous PTO.