• Position requires work two evenings until 7:00pm.
• Friday we close by 3:30pm.
• No weekend work.
• Great benefits.

Pelvic health with ortho mix experience preferred.

OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR

We're currently looking to hire a Full-Time Physical Therapist at the Dreyer Medical Clinic in Aurora, 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:

• Provides excellent patient care using independent judgment and clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations.
• Completes documentation of patient in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Responsible for maintaining productive daily operations

Licensure:

• Physical Therapist
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois with proof of application for licensure submitted if out of state applicant.

Education/Experience Required:

• BA or BS (Prior to 2002) or Certificate in Physical Therapy or MPT or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Three or more years in an outpatient therapy, or related specialty area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic typing and PC skills
• BLS CPR Certification
• Excellent customer service skills and responsive patient care values.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively; verbally and in writing with patients, family, associates and providers.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Professional knowledge to evaluate, plan, and administer appropriate treatment safely.
• Good organizational and prioritizing skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to learn proper billing and coding as related to department.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to safely lift, transfer, position, and manually treat patients.
• Ability to travel between sites.
• May have excessive noise, poor temperature regulation.
• Work requires standing/walking most of day coupled with intermittent lifting, positioning, transferring, or manually treating patients.
• Use of EMR requires repetitive use of keyboard and mouse.
• Flexible hours are possible, but hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
• May need schedule flexibility to accommodate patient access. Possible early morning or late evening rotations.
• Possible exposure to chemicals or blood-borne pathogens.
• 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.