Home Health Physical Therapist - $43-64 per hour
1 month ago
Evergreen Park
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Evergreen Park, Illinois. • Specialty: Physical Therapist, • Discipline: Therapy, • Duration: Ongoing, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: days, • Employment Type: Staff PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGERLOCATION: SOUTHEAST CITY WITH FOCUS ON 60620, 60619, 60617, 60643, 60628 COMMUNITIES HOURS: DAY This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus and subject to all taxes. You must be working in this same position at time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time. Position Highlights: Physical Therapists working with Advocate at Home enjoy having their own enterprise with a backing of a reputable, stable, and values driven organization. As part of a dynamic clinical team within Advocate’s vast integrated health care organization, home health offers the therapist the opportunity to work independently to assess and address the mobility, safety, communication and equipment needs of our patients. As case managers, our therapists are able to establish strong relationships with patients and families and consult with physicians and other health care providers as necessary. What you need: • Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure)., • Completed 1 year of Physical Therapy clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of Physical Therapy clinical affiliation experience., • Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices, (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc.), • Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use). Ability to learn to use computer based scheduling and documentation system., • Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills., • Ability to travel extensively within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather., • Works rotating weekends and holidays. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned. Attends mandatory informational/education/branch meetings., • Assures and Improves Quality of Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship., • Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership., • Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence., • Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion. Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R149000. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager - South City Chicago Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion. • Holiday Pay, • Guaranteed Hours, • Continuing Education, • 401k retirement plan, • Pet insurance, • Wellness and fitness programs, • Mileage reimbursement, • Employee assistance programs, • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Life insurance, • Discount program, • Sign-On bonus