Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health-Far Southeast Suburbs

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) – HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: FAR SOUTHEAST SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON GLENWOOD, HARVEY, LYNWOOD, LANSING, CAL CITY, RIVERDALE AND SOUTH HOLLAND

HOURS: DAYS

This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus.  You must be working in this same position at time of payout.  Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assuring and Improving 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. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality.

Licensure:

• Physical Therapist

Education/Experience Required:

• Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure) Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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 Good time management and self organization skills Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices, (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc)
• Licensed as Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways. Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients homes and branch offices. Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned. Ability to attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings. Work environment includes patient or family homes, or assisted living facilities. 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. Providing 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.

COMPENSATION: $86,320.00-$129,376.00 annual base salary

This position is incentive eligible

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

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

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.