Physical Therapist, Float
Advocate Aurora Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Oak Lawn • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $41,100 - $61,650 per year
About the role
- Interprets physician referrals, completes evaluations utilizing appropriate methods
- Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment
- Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan
- Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort
- Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching
- Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards
- Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, maintaining a neat working area
- Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available
- Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems
- Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
- 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)
- No experience required
- Intermediate computer skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
- Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards
- Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Benefits
- OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR
- Includes $5.00 per hour differential
- Includes travel up to 45 min radius
- Some evening and weekend hours may be required
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
evaluationstreatment planningpatient dischargedocumentationmodalitiesexercise equipmentperformance improvementpatient care competenciesage-appropriate care
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Doctorate degree in Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy License (Illinois or Wisconsin)Basic Life Support (BLS)