Physical Therapist- Advocate Trinity Outpatient

Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.

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 adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment; Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates; 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; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Maintains site/department established productivity standards; Adheres to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines; Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps area neat and orderly; 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 courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature; 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; Licensed Physical Therapist 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); No experience required; 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 the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; 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; lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Position requires repetitive use of hands: simple grasping, pushing/pulling, fine manipulation; Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Must be able to wear protective clothing as needed; Position may require travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5000 for new hires; 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, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance