Outpatient Orthopedic PTA — Growth, Bonuses & CEU Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for an outpatient orthopedic setting. You will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and collaborate with supervising PT and physician teams.

The role includes a three-month mentoring ramp, continuing education support, and opportunities to engage in specialized programs and residents with physicians. Competitive benefits accompany base pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds.
• 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.

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant license in Illinois

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for an outpatient orthopedic setting. You will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and collaborate with supervising PT and physician teams.

The role includes a three-month mentoring ramp, continuing education support, and opportunities to engage in specialized programs and residents with physicians. Competitive benefits accompany base pay.