Physical Therapist Assistant

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI), founded in 1991, is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same-day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists, and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

About the role

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Western Springs location. This role currently has full-time availability.

Responsibilities

• Carries out treatment plans established by the physical therapist including progression of patient to attain functional goals as deemed appropriate by patient status and normal progression.
• Provide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting.
• Written documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab.
• Periodic written communication to physicians through progress notes and discharges after consulting with the supervising PT regarding assessment and plan, and co-signed by PT.
• Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge, and patient follow-up.
• Supervising Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed.
• Compliance with daily paperwork which includes documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc).
• Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices.
• Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI-sponsored educational opportunities.
• Develops positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI.
• Takes an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PTs, MDs, and case managers as appropriately directed by supervising PT.
• Participates in IBJI-sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach, etc.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds.
• Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing.
• Ability to stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes.
• Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with therapist performance bonuses up to $2,625 quarterly (achievable without double-booking patients).
• $1,500/year towards Continuing Education.
• Three-month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload.
• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain confidence in assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions.
• Leadership Development Series for those seeking management or leadership positions, covering communication, coaching, and team development.
• Educational and collaborative opportunities with physicians.
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• 401K, profit sharing, and employee assistance program.
• Disability coverage.
• Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from peers, including:
  • Sports Medicine
  • Foot & Ankle Group
  • Manual Therapy
  • Vestibular/Concussion Rehab
  • Performing Arts
• Innovated Collaborative Programs:
  • OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements.
  • OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling.

Pay

$56,500 - $67,500 yearly