Physical Therapy - Float Outpatient

Advocate Health

Aurora, IL, US
Base: $41.10 - $61.65 ph; bonus: $5,000 sign-on bo...
Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluations
Manual techniques and patient positioning
Lifting up to 50 lbs and sliding transfers
This float position offers the opportunity to work across Aurora IL and Downers Grove IL sites within an outpatient orthopedic department

Job Summary

  • This float position offers the opportunity to work across Aurora IL and Downers Grove IL sites within an outpatient orthopedic department.
  • The role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments after 90 days and one year of employment.
  • Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license from either Wisconsin or Illinois and obtain BLS certification within six months.

Matching Summary

This float position offers the opportunity to work across Aurora IL and Downers Grove IL sites within an outpatient orthopedic department.

Salary

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour; Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus (50% at 90 days, 50% at 1 year); Benefits: Float differential $5.00/hr, Weekend differential $2.00/hr, plus comprehensive health and retirement packages

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluations
  • Manual techniques and patient positioning
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs and sliding transfers
  • Interpret physician referrals and establish care plans
  • Complete documentation and billing requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in outpatient orthopedic setting preferred
  • Intermediate computer skills required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to orient new staff members
  • Participation in performance improvement activities

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required
  • Active Physical Therapist license in WI or IL
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Outpatient experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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