Physical Therapist

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

$10,000 sign-on bonus

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Homer Glen is hiring a Physical Therapist to deliver superior outpatient rehabilitation services through collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, and ensuring compliance with documentation. The role requires a graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program and licensure in Illinois. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and various benefits such as health insurance and 401k. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and evaluate treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines.
• Develop positive relationships with physician teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds

Time management

Education

Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy Program

Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in Illinois

Job description

Description

Homer Glen Illinois Bone and Joint is hiring a Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Why be a PHYSICAL THERAPIST at Illinois Bone and Joint?

• Competitive salary
• Therapist Performance Bonuses
• Up to $2,875 Quarterly Bonus
• Achievable without having to double book patients
• $1500/year towards Continuing Education
• Three-month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions
• Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams
• Educational and collaborative opportunities with physicians
• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is under the general direction of the Facility Manager. The main focus of the position is on providing superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with our physicians in order to optimize performance and enhance the quality of function for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional patient care
• Interprets physician orders, performs initial evaluations and establishes treatment plans and functional goals
• Responsible for upgrading and amending the treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care
• Written documentation on patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines of IBJI rehab
• Determine appropriate discharge timeline and appropriate follow up
• Supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care as needed
• Compliance with daily paperwork. PT/PTAs/ATCs are responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (initial evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP)
• Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices
• Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities
• Develops positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
• Takes an active role in the patient medical team: office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc.
• Participates in programs sponsored by IBJI: Mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Illinois
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Professional and effective writing and verbal communication skills
• 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

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.