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Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery lists this PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitlePOSITION PURPOSE:To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of theProvides timely written documentation per facility and departmentDevelops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professionalCommunicates with patient, families and other clinical staff of treatmentProvides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatmentSupports and participates in department operations andReports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timelyASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billingMeets or exceeds the productivity standards as established withUses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at allAchieves quality patient care through interdisciplinaryAttends required meetings as designed by the Director of RehabEffectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatmentProvides constructive feedback to rehabAttends in-services, training sessions or other educationalCoordinates treatment goals with other teamMaintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate stateMaintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, andQUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy AssistantIs able to practiceIs in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensingWorking knowledge of Medicare and other payerFull knowledge of resident'sExudes professionalism inAbility toMust be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the EnglishCPRPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to move intermittently throughout theMust be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident'sMust be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods ofMust be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable timeMust be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient careMust be able to meet the general health requirements set forth
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60601, US
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