PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Company: Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Libertyville Location!Join our dynamic team of therapists at Libertyville IBJI, where we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care using cutting-edge technology and a constant focus on evidence-based medicine. As one of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute's most energetic clinics, we offer an exciting environment that values collaboration, teamwork, innovative care, and support for constant professional growth.IBJI Libertyville Rehab offers a diverse range of specialties such as sports medicine rehab, vestibular rehab, dry needling, blood flow restriction, and worker's compensation/work conditioning services. We are fortunate to work alongside some of the most respected orthopedic surgeons in the region who value our collaborative care model to maximize our patients' success.If you are a Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in patients' lives while thriving in a supportive and progressive clinic setting, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. We are eager to grow our staff with therapists who share our commitment to excellence in rehabilitation and wellness!Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with over 40 locations throughout Illinois and Indiana. More than 140 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons treat children and adults, with expertise in every orthopedic specialty.As a Physical Therapist Assistant within IBJI, you will have the opportunity to develop close relationships with physicians while working along with them to deliver superior care for our patients. Work with supportive Physical Therapists on a primarily orthopedic and post-surgical population. We offer several pathways for staff that promote clinical growth and foster opportunities for advancement in management and clinical leadership.If you are a Physical Therapist Assistant who would like to work for a team-oriented company that strives to provide the ultimate patient experience, we would love to meet you!We offer the following:Core ValuesPatient-centric careMusculoskeletal care valueTeamworkTrue collaborative care model where your clinical insight is valuedThree-month mentoring period to ramp up to full case loadLeadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teamsEasy opportunities to shadow and sit on physician lecturesPerformance BonusCompetitive salary$1500/year towards Continuing EducationWe 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 MedicineFoot & Ankle GroupEasing PainManual TherapyVestibular/ Concussion RehabInnovated Collaborative Programs:OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacementsOrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counselingResponsibilitiesCarries 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 PTFrequent 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.Requirements:Graduate 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 poundsDemonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushingAbility to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutesAbility to work on a computer for lengthy times during the dayJob Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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