Physical Therapist; PT - Home Health, Southwest Suburbs

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health, Southwest Suburbs

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This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—you’ll talk with the recruiter to learn more.

$43.30/hr - $64.95/hr

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) - HOME HEALTH

LOCATION: SOUTHWEST SUBURBS, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Hometown, Hickory Hills, Justice, Burbank, Willow Springs, Bedford Park, Summit, Argo, Chicago , Evergreen Park

HOURS: 8am-5pm Mon thru Friday with a weekend rotation

Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00 subject to all taxes. Must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members not eligible.

Position Highlights

Physical Therapists with Advocate at Home have an enterprise with backing of a reputable, stable organization. Within Advocate’s integrated health care organization, home health allows independent assessment, mobility, safety, communication and equipment needs. Therapists serve as case managers, establishing strong relationships with patients, families and consulting with physicians and other providers.

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
• Completed 1 year of Physical Therapy clinical experience or demonstration of a strong spectrum of experience.
• Proficiency in all home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc.).
• Basic computer skills:
  Microsoft Word, email, and ability to learn computer-based scheduling and documentation system.
• Professional verbal and written communication with strong documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, time management, and self-organization skills.

• Travel extensively within geographical boundaries in all extreme weather conditions.
• Work rotating weekends and holidays; adhere to scheduled days and hours based on patient/client and workload assignment. Attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings.
• Full range of body motion required: bending, sitting, standing, climbing stairs while carrying objects, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, lifting (minimum 25 pounds).
• Assist and maintain patient safety with ambulation on flat surfaces and stairs, and transferring patients using standard pivot transfers or transfer board/Hoyer lift.
• Provide treatment on standard beds at patients’ homes; lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. Use patient handling equipment for lifts over 35 pounds, with at least one other associate when available.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate physical therapy treatment programs for home care patients. Facilitate patient progression toward optimal self-care.

• Assure and improve quality of care: facilitate patients and families’ right to receive cost-effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.
• Care and service coordination: act as effective member of the patient care team to create integrated care per Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
• Leadership & collaboration: demonstrate respect, understanding for peers and other disciplines; active patient care team member per Advocate's MVP of Excellence.
• Patient relationship: develop and maintain restorative relationships throughout the continuum, per Advocate's MVP of Compassion.
• Business development & growth: demonstrate behaviors enhancing productivity and understanding of financial/economic conditions in healthcare.
• Patient education: demonstrate commitment to meet learning needs of patients and families.

COMPENSATION
: $90,064.00-$ annual base salary. Incentive eligible.

We want teammates and families to Live Well. Compensation offered in the Pay Range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and internal equity. Base pay complemented with comprehensive benefits:

• Sign on Bonus (external candidates)
• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Pay Eligible
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Mileage reimbursement

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