Department: 37562 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Lincolnshire Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F varying shifts, 2 evenings until 7 pm ***OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS*** We're currently looking to hire a Full-Time Physical Therapist at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL How do we differentiate ourselves from the rest? Simply put, we help people live well by valuing excellence, compassion, and respect. Here’s a few of the many reasons why you should consider working at Advocate Aurora Health: We offer a full benefit package for full-time team members including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Education Assistance, paid time off (PTO), ID theft protection, Pet Insurance, Adoption Assistance and so much more. Our appointments: We work 1:1 with our patients during a 45-minute session. We don’t use therapy aides and we don’t double-book appointments. Our focus on care: As a physical therapist, you will spend your time working with patients. Your interactions with referral sources are to discuss patient care, not to grow business. Our continuing education: As part of Advocate Aurora Health, we offer team members access to free in-person and virtual continuing education credits towards licensure requirements. Clinicians also receive membership to MedBridge to earn credits at their own pace. Our commitment to career advancement: Advocate Aurora Health offers tuition reimbursement for degree advancement. And, since our system spans two states, there’s plenty of room to grow. Our support: New physical therapists – either new to Advocate or new graduates – are partnered with a seasoned physical therapy mentor to help you feel comfortable and focus on providing the best care for your patients. Major Responsibilities: Provision of Patient Care: Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is age-appropriate and adjusted as necessary in order to meet the changing needs of the patient. Successfully completes all competency assessments pertaining to provision of patient care. Provides special services such as casting, splinting, ergonomics, manual therapy, women's health issues, etc. Communicates with team members, other professionals, family members and caregivers for the purpose of sharing information that will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient. Establishes effective rapport with patients of all ages depending on assignment. Plans appropriate treatment programs for patients of all ages (depending on area of assignment) based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and other pertinent available information. Responsible for maintaining a productive schedule with an average of 6.0 out of 8.0 hours per day scheduled for direct clinical care. Informs coordinator of openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule. Selects appropriate adaptive equipment for patients and provides appropriate instruction in the maintenance and use of such equipment. Maintains responsibility for patient plan of care and provides direction and recommendations regarding treatment and goals implemented by assistive personnel. Provides education to the patient and family or significant others based on patient needs. Identifies and addresses learning readiness, preferences and learning barriers. Required to participate in community education programs and marketing. With other team members recognizes the need for termination of treatment and effectively plans discharge which may include establishing home treatment plans, arranging for equipment or devices. Patient Assessment: Selects appropriate assessment procedures to assess the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages depending on area of assignment. Administers, analyzes, and interprets initial assessments which determine the patient's status in the following areas of function: locomotion, strength, endurance, cardiopulmonary function, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain, job related tasks, wound status and functional mobility skills, play (pediatrics). Establishes short and long terms goals which are functional and measurable. Completes all pertinent assessment competencies. Documentation: Completes all documentation according to departmental policy. Daily Operations: Performs other duties such as completing billing sheets for all services rendered on the day delivered, maintaining a clean work environment, and serving on departmental committees and in program development efforts as appropriate. Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives as requested. Follows appropriate safety and infection control measures pertaining to patient care, equipment and the general working environment. Promptly reports any problems to their manager, and follows appropriate Advocate Condell policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, in-services and continuing education programs. Delegates patients to assistive personnel with direction and ongoing supervision while remaining responsible for the patient’s treatment program and goals. Supervises physical therapy interns at the request of the supervisor after completing one year of clinical experience. Complies with organizational and departmental patient satisfaction initiatives. Routinely meets the needs and expectations of patients and their families. Upholds all policies and procedures of Advocate Condell Medical Center. Licensure: Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois CPR Certification AHA BLS within 30 days of hire Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or above from an accredited school. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by professional standards Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Good interpersonal and communication skills Competent in a variety of diagnostic and treatment techniques Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. Direct contact with body fluids. Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring patients. Ability to lift very heavy weight requirements according to Department of Labor definitions. Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. As one of the top 10 health systems in the country, Advocate Aurora has the perfect role for you to thrive. Your passion, coupled with our resources and support, ensures you’ll succeed and grow with ongoing opportunities. With 27 hospitals, 500 sites of care, $2.5B in charitable care/services for our communities in 2020 and over 75K team members it’s easy to see why we’re one of the country’s premier not-for-profit health systems and named to several top workplace lists. You will be joining a well-established team of clinicians, that serve the patient population from Cook and Lake counties. This location includes specialists in the fields of Orthopedics/ Neurology/Vestibular/Pelvic Health/Lymphedema. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care