Evaluate and implement specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary health team. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, supervising support staff, and maintaining clinic equipment and safety standards.
Requirements summary
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and a valid Illinois state license. CPR certification is required, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy is preferred.
Category: Advanced Practice ProviderChristie Clinic's department of Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist at the Medical
Hills clinic in
Bloomington from
Monday-Friday with varied hours from 7:00am-6:00pm, with no nights or weekend requirements. Duties include evaluating, planning, interpreting and implementing specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients.
Job
Qualifications and
ExpectationsJOB
DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals. Consult, educate and engage in critical inquiry. Clarify referring provider’s instructions and recommendations as needed. Direct and supervise the Physical Therapy services, including support personal. Examine, evaluate and establish Physical Therapy diagnosis and prognosis. Establish plan of care and treatment program in coordination with support staff and medical staff. Facilitate coordination and communication of relevant patient information with pertinent members of the medical team and the patient. Document patient information into the chart per department and APTA guidelines in a timely fashion. Maintain patients’ records, and charts per insurance guidelines. Instruct patients, families, caregivers and communities in activities to promote and optimize the physical therapy services. Select, apply and modify procedural interventions based on the patient evaluation. Evaluate charts and reports on patient's progress. Review and co-sign Physical Therapist Assistant notes in timely fashion. Select most appropriate billing codes. Demonstrate understanding of insurance rules/regulations and billing practices. Recommend physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided. Maintain quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control. Recommend solutions to patient care and department problems. Conduct and participates in clinic educational programs. Assist with data collection and prepare reports. Maintain patient statistics. Maintain unit in a clean and orderly manner. Keep equipment in good working condition. Perform related work as required.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy Graduation from accredited
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Sick Leave
Vacation
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
401k Plan
Long Term Disability
Birthday Leave
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Holiday
Personal Leave
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Relocation Expense Reimbursement
Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage
Physical
Therapy
Program
Preferred
Qualifications:
Doctorate in
Physical
Therapy
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: License to practice physical therapy in state of
Illinois
CPR
Certification
TYPICAL
Physical
DEMANDS: Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Other demands include the ability to use department equipment, the ability to facilitate prescribed treatment, including patient handling and the ability to communicate nature of treatment to patient and prepare provider's report. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to diseases, toxic substances, radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY
AND
BENEFITS: The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 401k Plan Medical Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance Identity Theft Protection Dental Insurance Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage Vision Insurance Continuing education reimbursement Group Term Life Insurance Relocation expense reimbursement Long Term Disability Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
