Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - Float

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

41.10 - 61.65 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Full-time position with exact location to be determined on an as-needed basis with manager. 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.

Job Responsibility:

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment
Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate, to record patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover
assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which the team member practices (Wisconsin or Illinois)
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
No experience required
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids
therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Position may require travel
therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer:

Float differential $5.00 per hour
Weekend Differential $2.00 per hour
OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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