Physical Therapist (PT) Float - Outpatient

Float Physical Therapist - float within a 40 min range of Park Ridge. Offering a $5000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments. Includes $5.00 per hour differential. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan; Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders; Completes all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; Records patient care and progress, completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Maintains site/department established productivity standards; Understands and adheres to all billing and documentation policies; Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and assists with coverage; Pursues professional growth through continuing education; Orients new staff and participates in evaluation of co-workers; May supervise physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA); Previous Outpatient exp or Outpatient clinical while in PT school; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed; May be exposed to road and weather hazards due to travel; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

$5000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments; $5.00 per hour differential; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance