Physical Therapist Acute Care

Advocate Aurora Health

Evanston, IL, US
Base: $41.10 - $61.65 ph; bonus/equity: $5,000 sig...
Full-time onsite
Doctorate degree in physical therapy
Licensed physical therapist in the state
Basic life support certification
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Acute Care Rehabilitation department in Evanston, IL. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care

Job Summary

  • The role involves interpreting physician referrals to complete comprehensive musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations for acute care patients.
  • Employees are responsible for establishing individualized plans of care, monitoring outcomes, and managing patient discharges including home programs and equipment ordering.
  • Advocate Health offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time candidates along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Acute Care Rehabilitation department in Evanston, IL. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Salary

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: $5000 sign-on bonus for FT; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the State
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluations
  • Patient discharge planning and home programs
  • Billing and documentation compliance
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs and patient transfers

Nice-to-have

  • Supervising physical therapy assistants
  • Participating in performance improvement activities
  • Orients new staff to clinical policies
  • Knowledge of growth and development principles
  • Continuing education participation

Key Requirements

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

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