Physical Therapist Assistant

divh2Why Be A Therapist At Illinois Bone And Joint?/h2pIllinois Bone and Joint, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for our Willowbrook clinic./ppHighly competitive compensation structure including a strong base salary, therapist-friendly quarterly bonuses up to $11,500 annually, sign-on bonus, profit sharing, $2000/year towards continuing education, ABPTRFE orthopedic residency program, two to three month mentoring period, critical reasoning development seminar, leadership development series, collaborative opportunities with physicians, surgical observations, monthly grand rounds, shared EMR, and a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage./ppNew grad therapists encouraged to apply! Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including sports medicine, foot ankle group, manual therapy, vestibular/concussion rehab, and performing arts. Innovated collaborative programs: orthosync and orthohealth./ppIllinois Bone Joint Institute, LLC is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. IBJIs dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliCarries 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./liliProvide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting./liliWritten documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab./liliPeriodic written communication to physicians through progress notes and discharges after consulting with the supervising PT regarding assessment and plan, and co-signed by PT/liliFrequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge and patient follow up./liliSupervising rehabilitation technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed./liliCompliance with daily paperwork which includes documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc)./liliStays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices./liliMaintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities./liliDevelops positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI./liliTakes an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PTs, MDs and case managers as appropriately directed by supervising PT./liliParticipates in IBJI sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach, etc./li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulliGraduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program./liliHolds current license to practice in Illinois./liliAbility to work in a fast paced environment./liliCommunicate effectively in writing and verbally./liliCurrent CPR certification./liliAbility to lift greater than 25 pounds/liliDemonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing/liliAbility to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes/liliAbility to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day/li/ulpBase salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and ADD insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off./ppIllinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment./p/div