Home Health Physical Therapist - $37-46 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Home Health Physical
Therapist for a job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 24 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: StaffPhysical therapist Part Time Home Health
- Far South SuburbsJob ID:R51669Shift:1stFull/Part Time:Part
TimeLocation:Bedford Park, IL 60499Benefits Eligible:YesHours Per
Week:24Schedule Details/Additional Information:South Sub Central:
Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Homewood, Markham, Hazel Crest and
East Hazel CrestPHYSICAL THERAPIST HOME HEALTHLOCATION: FAR SOUTH
SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, FLOSSMOOR, HOMEWOOD,
MARKHAM AND HAZELCREST COMMUNITIESHOURS: DAYS .6This position is
eligible for a $5,000.00 sign on bonus paid out as 50% after hire
and 50% after 1yr.! 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.Good interpersonal skills, time
management and self-organization skills.What you will do: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.Requires full range of body
motion including:a. Bending, sitting and standing.b. Climbing
stairs while carrying objects.c. Pulling, pushing, reaching,
carrying and lifting (must be able to lift/carry at minimum 25
pounds).d. Assisting and maintaining patient's safety with
ambulation on flat surfaces and stairs and transferring patients
using standard pivot transfers or with use of transfer board of
Hoyer lift.e. Provide treatment on standard beds in the home
environment. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other
associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement
situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.Assesses,
plans, implements and evaluates physical therapy treatment programs
established for the home care patient. Facilitates the progression
of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of
self-care.Accountabilities: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.Business
Development and Growth: Demonstrates behaviors that enhance
productivity and an understanding of financial and economic
conditions in the health care environment.Patient Education:
Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients
and their families.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R51669-2-1R.About
Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate 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.Benefits
- 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
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Cicero , Home Health Physical Therapist - $37-46 per hour, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
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