Outpatient Physical Thearpist

Advocate Aurora Health

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $41.10 - $61.65 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Doctorate degree in physical therapy
Licensed physical therapist in illinois
Basic life support certification
The role involves interpreting physician referrals to complete comprehensive musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations for outpatient patients

Job Summary

  • The role involves interpreting physician referrals to complete comprehensive musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations for outpatient patients.
  • Employees are responsible for establishing individualized plans of care, monitoring outcomes, and adjusting treatments based on patient response while adhering to strict documentation and billing policies.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

The role involves interpreting physician referrals to complete comprehensive musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations for outpatient patients.

Salary

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match, Educational Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Patient evaluation and treatment planning
  • Documentation and billing compliance
  • Manual lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Collaboration with physicians and team

Nice-to-have

  • Supervising physical therapy assistants
  • Continuing education participation
  • Performance improvement activities
  • Orienting new staff members
  • Delegating patients to assistive personnel

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree from accredited PT school
  • Active Physical Therapist license in Illinois
  • BLS certification within 90 days
  • No prior experience required
  • Intermediate computer skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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