Physical Therapist - Work Conditioning
Company: OrthoIllinois
Location: Elgin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Purpose: At OrthoIllinois our mission is to partner with our
patients to help them to restore active lives. We strive to be the
premier employer and provider for bone and joint treatment and to
offer our patients immediate access to high-quality patient
centered rehabilitative care. Our team of professionals are
passionate to help their patients to gain functional independence.
We support our team by providing a generous continuing education
package and support for advanced certifications and training.
Therapists have the bonus of surgery and physician clinic
observation which once again helps us provide the best care in the
area. At OrthoIllinois we host accredited CEU courses, inservices,
and roundtables to facilitate staff communication and growth
opportunities. Our Physical Therapists specialize in both
conservative and post-surgical management of all orthopedic
conditions including diagnosis such as: sports injuries, fractures,
rotator cuff repairs, hip arthroscopies, total joint replacements,
spine conditions, work injuries and foot and ankle diagnosis.
Whether a new graduate or experience therapist, OrthoIllinois
strives to offer a learning environment that fosters growth for a
therapist with less experience as well as a challenge for the more
seasoned graduate. We believe encouraging a collaborative work
environment as well as working closely with our exceptional
physician teams sets our therapists up for success. Our therapists
work as a team and openly share ideas and recommendations. This
collaborative team approach along with working one on one with
patients to identify their individual goals has been a formula for
success and patient satisfaction. The Physical Therapist is
responsible for directing and carrying out individualized programs
of physical therapy, including assessment of impairment, developing
and implementing plan of care, providing education to
patients/families/caregivers, and communication to maximize patient
progress. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising
Physical Therapy Assistants and Technicians.Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Provides quality, efficient, patient-centered physical therapy
treatment according to the orders of the physician and plan of
care
- Makes patient care decisions under the Physical Therapy scope
of practice
- Develops and implements a plan of care taking into account the
patient's history, context, and goals
- Effectively documents daily treatments, evaluations, and
completion of progress notes to support each patient's
individualized plan of care utilizing EMR and other electronic
formats; communicates verbally and collaborates with the healthcare
team to provide efficient, effective, patient-centered care
- Ensures safety at discharge and continuation of progress by
providing home exercise programs, family/caregiver instruction,
recommendations for assistive equipment and recommendations for
continued therapy at home
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping information
confidential, keeping the work environment safe and clean, and
adhering to infection control and other safety policies
- Attends and participates in organizational meetings for
communication purposes and process improvement goals
- Interacts with a friendly demeanor with patients, caregivers
and families, physicians, all clinic, therapy and practice staff,
DME vendors, and nurse case managers
- Communicates with fellow therapists/therapy team, physicians,
and administrative staff for scheduling, verification of benefits,
managing supplies and equipment, and coordination of patient
care
- Contributes to the department's development and progress by
attending continuing education, assisting with training new hires,
mentoring new grads, collaborating with colleagues, and developing
protocols. Also participates in, develops and/or presents on
research projects, and specialty-specific round tables
- Provides input into the processes that occur in the physical
therapy department, and in the rehab department, as a whole
Competencies:
- Technical Expertise: Possesses advanced skills to administer
and evaluate standardized assessments, demonstrates ability to
select and oversee evidence-based interventions, interprets
surgical/operative reports and diagnostic reports (i.e., MRIs,
EMGs), and documents the rehabilitation process in compliance with
state and federal regulations
- Problem Solving: Creatively address a variety of issues for
patients with unique injuries or post-op presentations; analyzes
data to understand root cause and solves problems with multiple
variables, both predictable and unpredictable
- Communication: Actively listens, interprets verbal and
nonverbal cues, and seeks to understand; presents information
clearly both verbally and written with the goal to inform and care
for patients; able to adjust presentation as needed for
audience
- Comprehension: Understands and applies detailed instructions
and factual information in oral, written and/or diagram form
- Planning and Organizing: Manages a high volume of tasks at one
time, prioritizing workload while maintaining a high level of
attention to detail
- Adaptability: Maintains composure in a fast-paced environment,
managing changing priorities and adjusting response appropriately
to achieve goals; responds to change with a positive attitude and
willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and
objectives.
- Judgment: Acts with the patient's best interest making timely
and informed decisions in complex situations
- Collaboration: Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork, working
towards solutions that generally benefits all involved parties
- Initiative: Plans ahead for upcoming opportunities or problems
and takes appropriate action; consistently goes above and beyond
expectations to improve patient care and organization results.
- Numerical Skill: Utilizes intermediate mathematical abilities
including basic math computations, percentages, ratios, averages
and practical application of algebraic math
- Continuous Learning: Desire and drive to acquire skills
necessary to perform job more effectively; attends ongoing
continuing education per State licensure and specific certification
guidelines to provide most current treatment trends utilizing
research-based information and highest quality of
careOrganizational Culture:All OrthoIllinois employees focus on
service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into
practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect,
Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility,
Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct
their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model
the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary
moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and
compassionate connections.Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Physical Therapy, or Master's
Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Licensed in PT in the state of Illinois
- Experience working in an orthopedic outpatient therapy clinic
setting preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites
- Familiarity with EMR and Physical Rehabilitation
softwareEnvironmental/Working Conditions: Working environment is in
an office/clinic setting.Patient Case Load:
- 100% outpatient
- Orthopedic both surgical and conservative
- Sports medicine and Work conditioning.
- One on one patient care with 40 minute slots for both treatment
and evaluationsBenefits available at OrthoIllinois:
- Company sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life insurance and additional Voluntary Life
available
- Company paid Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with company match and profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off program and holidays
- Company paid wellness program
- Employee appreciation events throughout the year
- Discounted cell phone service and discounts with local
vendorsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Keywords: OrthoIllinois, Elgin , Physical Therapist - Work Conditioning, Healthcare , Elgin, Illinois
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