Senior Physical Therapist – Ortho Rehab Leader

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago, IL seeks a highly skilled Physical Therapist with leadership experience to interpret physician referrals, perform advanced evaluations, and establish comprehensive plans of care for complex patients.

You will monitor outcomes, coordinate with physicians and staff, guide discharge planning, ensure proper documentation, and mentor assistants while advancing clinical programs across the system.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where you work; BLS for Healthcare Providers per AHA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential for collaboration and documentation.
• Proven ability to supervise or mentor PT assistants and rehab staff when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establish a plan of care and implement individualized treatment with evidence-based techniques.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans; provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Complete discharge planning with written home programs and community referrals.
• Maintain documentation, billing, and productivity standards; ensure compliance with policies.
• Mentor staff and supervise PT assistants/rehab aides as allowed; develop clinical guidelines and education.

Skills

Clinical problem solving

Communication skills

Organization skills

Independence in clinical practice

Team mentorship

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago, IL seeks a highly skilled Physical Therapist with leadership experience to interpret physician referrals, perform advanced evaluations, and establish comprehensive plans of care for complex patients.

You will monitor outcomes, coordinate with physicians and staff, guide discharge planning, ensure proper documentation, and mentor assistants while advancing clinical programs across the system.