Overview

PT Solutions starts with a true love of physical therapy and fuses that passion with science and training to create an unmatched standard of care for patients.

Our enthusiasm is evident in all we do, both in the clinic and in the community. PT Solutions Physical Therapy is a physical therapist-owned private practice.

With points of service across the US, we work in partnership with our patients and are committed to keeping them in motion throughout all phases of injury and healing.

That dedication creates authentic connections with patients and makes PT Solutions the best place to redefine recovery. Our clinicians strive to serve their clients using research-driven treatments to provide relief and restoration of their normal life.

OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing a treatment program for patients referred by physicians.

This is an outpatient position. In this role, you will have the opportunity to treat a variety of specialties, including orthopaedic, pediatric, neurologic, and sports medicine patients.

You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
• Ability to treat 60 patients per week
• Demonstrate a desire to positively connect with people
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the community

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives
• Experience working with a diverse patient population : Neuro, Trauma, Ortho, Hand Therapy
• Foster a positive work environment by living clinically through PT Solutions core values
• Local and national organization dues and license renewal fees reimbursed by PT Solutions
• Fitness incentive, insurance benefits, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, 401k and profit sharing, and PTO package to include employee illness bank (EIB) accrual

EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapy program
• State licensure
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Apple Home Healthcare was founded over 20 years ago. During that time, we provided patients with skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy services at home.

We are committed to providing the highest level of quality care by promoting the safe and cost-effective administration of home health services, increasing patient autonomy, and ensuring a seamless transition from hospital-to-home setting.

Our commitments ensure we reach our goals of successfully rehabilitating and healing our patients comfortably in their homes.

Apple selects only the most qualified nurses and therapists who are compassionate, reliable, and most importantly, experts in their field to deliver evidence-based and patient-focused care.

Our staff has a passion for enhancing the lives of their patients and getting them back to their daily routines.

We offer :

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work / life balance

What You'll Do :

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
• Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
• Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
• Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
• Report any changes in the client's condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing / Director of Therapy.

Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist

Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• At least one (1) years' experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

To apply via text, text 3418 to (847) 416-8078

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Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care provided to all patients assigned.
• Provide client care according to plan of care
• Reviews, interprets, transcribes and carries out physician orders
• Prepares and maintains clinical documentation.
• Provides legible, clear written or electronic documentation of all patient care provided, medications administered, and the patient’s response to care.
• Implements infection control and safety precautions.
• Attend team meetings, training, and assists teammates as needed.

PT Job Requirements :

• Reliable Transportation
• CPR Card (BLS)
• TB Test (current)
• Health Screening
• Must pass criminal background check, abuse background check and drug screening.
• Must provide a valid Driver’s License, current Auto Insurance, and Motor Vehicle Report
• Current PT licensed in the state of Illinois.(must be in good standing)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care and Home Health experience.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law.

Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years.

We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community.

We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care.

We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Therapy Services. Develops and implements individual physical therapy programs designed to improve and maximize patient mobility and independent functioning within their physical limitations / disabilities.

Provides treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Current state of Illinois licensure as a physical therapist.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved school which would provide an understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and physics necessary to assess patient condition and develop treatment plans and goals.
• The interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients and all levels of hospital personnel.
• The analytical ability required to evaluate a patient’s progress and response to treatment and to plan and adjust treatment plans.
• The ability to effectively and accurately operate all department equipment related to physical therapy treatments.

JOB DUTIES

• Evaluates the patient’s functional abilities / disabilities including range of motion and muscle testing. Through assessment and testing procedures establishes a patient’s functional baseline measurement to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvement.
• In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plans which specify objective treatment goals and the treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.

Modifies treatment plans as the patient’s condition changes.

Performs physical, electrical, mechanical and heat treatments including but not limited to facilitation, strengthening and mobilization exercises, gait training, prosthetic training, massage, cervical and pelvic traction, ultrasound, hot pack application, Jobst RX, transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation, whirlpool;

pulsed lavage, iontophoresis; biofeedback, trains patient with DL / adaptive equipment and in an appropriate home exercise program.

Supervises treatments provided by physical therapist assistants. Reviews treatment plans and patient progress with fellow treatment team members.

Instructs and supervises ancillary personnel in the proper technique / treatment.

As necessary discusses treatment plans and patient progress with the physician. Consults with social services / case management, home health agencies, and the patients’ families regarding discharge planning;

Including but not limited to : the regimen of home treatment, the patient’s physical level of independence, and level of nursing care needed.

• Instructs and trains the patient / family or other responsible person in home exercises, transfers and ADLS as appropriate.
• Documents the patient’s treatment and progress in patient’s chart (or outpatient records) indicating the condition in relation to their established medical goals.

Completes Medicare records and progress notes. Co-signs physical therapist assistants’ documentation.

• Schedules patients, arranges transport service while noting special equipment or handling where indicated. Indicates patient treatments on billing tickets.
• Provides in-services concerning physical therapy to hospital staff and / or the community in physical therapy.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the physical therapy field and incorporates the approved developments in treatment and the evaluation plan.
• Assists in Quality Improvement monitoring and analysis.
• Meets department productivity measures.
• Conforms to the established Standards of Behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Evaluates and treats patients using physical therapy interventions and adapts as appropriate. Supports Loretto Hospital’s Mission and Vision statements by partnering with physicians, employees, and community to provide quality, patient-centered care while promoting wellness and education.

Demonstrates the Loretto Values of Patient First, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, and Community Involvement.