Clinic Physical Therapist - $77K-116K per year
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Clinic Physical Therapist for a job in Lake Villa, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
Physical Therapist Part time Benefit Eligible Pediatrics!
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Part Time
Location:
Palos Heights 12340 S Harlem Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday FridayThree 8 hour day shiftsOne evening shift from 9:30 to 6:00pmNo weekends or holidays
Major
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all principal accountabilities of a Physical Therapist I
Meets all principal accountabilities and activities as identified for a Physical Therapist I.
Assumes a more involved, complex patient caseload
Participation in educational and mentoring activities with Physical therapy students, medical students, peers, hospital staff and/or the community.
Assists with clinical education through training and instructions of student in the clinical setting when available.
Promotes Physical Therapy to other professionals and the community through participation in educational and marketing programs.
Provides in-services to peers in Rehab Services and hospital staff.
Assumes role of mentor for new team or program members.
Assists with orientation process for new staff members.
Responsible for staying abreast of clinical and operational developments.
Attends continuing education programs.
Keeps informed of changes occurring within Rehab Services and Advocate Healthcare
Participation in Rehab Services growth and operations.
Assumes responsibility for major project or committee supporting established goals and objectives.
Participates in development of treatment protocols, service policies and procedures, and clinical competencies.
Participates in process improvement and quality assurance activities.
Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned.
Licensure:
Physical Therapist
Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school Minimum 2 years of pertinent clinical experience Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by professional standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills Independence with providing advanced level of clinical skills and expertise Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
Licensure to practice in Illinois as a Physical Therapist Current BLS Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases; direct contact with body fluid. 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. Required to work on weekends, holidays and/or early evening hours as assigned, based on department guidelines. Off campus locations as assigned.
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.
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.
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Advocate Aurora Health is committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. Diversity lives in the differences, great and small, that matter to us and make each of us unique from our age and the color of our skin, to our abilities and the things we believe in. We know that empowering our differences inspires creativity that leads to innovative solutions for our team members, consumers and communities. And because health care is built upon relationships, it s important for the people we serve to be able to trust us to meet their unique needs. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our team members can thrive and our business can grow. As a team member, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R30327-1.
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you re at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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