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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI) ,
Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.
Why be a THERAPIST at Illinois Bone and Joint?
This role is supporting in Jefferson Park, IL
This role currently has FULL-TIME AVAILABILITY
Competitive salary
Therapist Performance Bonuses Up to $2,625 Quarterly Bonus
Achievable without having to double book patients
$2,000/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
Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including: Sports Medicine
Foot & Ankle Group
Manual Therapy
Vestibular/ Concussion Rehab
Performing Arts
Innovated Collaborative Programs: OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements
OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistants work under the direction and supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to provide 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 Carries out treatment plans established by the physical therapist including progression of patient to attain functional goals as deemed appropriate by patient status and normal progression
Provide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting
Written documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab
Periodic written communication to physicians through progress notes and discharges after consulting with the supervising PT regarding assessment and plan, and co-signed by PT
Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge and patient follow up
Supervising Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed
Compliance with daily paperwork which includes documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc)
Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices
Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEU's through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities
Develops positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI
Takes an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PT's, MD's and case managers as appropriately directed by supervising PT
Participates in IBJI sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach, etc.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned
RequirementsGraduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
Ability to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day
Available to work in IBJI Jefferson Park office
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.
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Salary Description
$57,000.00 - $82,600.00
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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