Physical Therapist- Pediatrics

Certintell, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join their innovative team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional care to children and families in underserved communities through a hybrid model. You will evaluate and treat patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance health outcomes. With a commitment to compassion and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to innovate and inspire, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy required with 3-5 years of experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Planning and Organizing

Quality Control

Adaptability

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Closing the care gap through virtual care delivery and bringing health equity to underserved communities.

Who is Certintell?

Founded in 2014, Certintell is a Care Management company that offers programs to Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-eligible patients in partnership with medical clinics, pharmacies, and insurance providers. Certintell acts as a virtual care clinic by providing programs that improve access to care, reduce the cost burden of chronically ill patients, increase revenues to the Health Center, and can improve overall Value-based Payments (VBP) and other relevant outcome-driven ratings (e.g. HEDIS).

Core Values

1. INNOVATION: Excel Innovation and Stay Forward Thinking
2. COMPASSION: Live and Breathe Compassion
3. INTEGRITY: Integrity at the Root of Everything
4. EXCELLENCE: Bring Excellence Everyday

Provides rehabilitation services at the Pediatric and Adolescent Transformative Health (PATH) Clinic. PATH is a 12-member collaborative and will provide an innovative structure for a Behavioral Health Home (BHH) serving children, adolescents, and families on the west and southwest sides of Chicago. Evaluates and treats patients using the principles and practices of physical therapy in accordance with the patient's age, developmental level and diagnosis.

*This position requires occasional travel to clinics*

Essential Functions

1. Evaluates patients, establishes goals and develops individualized treatment plans.
2. Provides direct patient treatment based on current physical therapy practice and revises treatment plan based on the patient's response.
3. Provides education to patient and family regarding patient abilities and need for assistance and continued therapeutic intervention.
4. Consults with physicians on patient's evaluations, progress, and complications with treatment.
5. Maintains medical and departmental records according to department policies and procedures.
6. Participates in patient care conferences, department meetings and department and hospital in-services.
7. Communicates with other professional staff and patient's family/support system to provide continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
2. Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and incorporate evidence-based techniques.
3. Participate in community outreach programs and wellness initiatives.

General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)

1. Doctorate in physical therapy
2. CPR Certification
3. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
4. Ability to communicate with staff at all organization levels
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in performance of the essential functions of this position.

1. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal skills—the individual establishes relationships quickly with all levels of employees within the organization, is able to maintain confidentiality, and remains open to others' ideas and ways of doing things.
3. Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; able to produce written documents and communications that provide clear expression of ideas or goals; is able to actively listen to gain an understanding of a situation and respond accordingly.
4. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
5. Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality; ability to edit work for spelling and grammar and presents numerical data effectively.
6. Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
7. Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
8. EDUCATION: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
9. EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Medical Specialty:

1. Pediatrics
2. Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

1. Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60603