Physical Therapist - $77K-116K per year
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Elgin, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
Physical Therapist O/P Rehab Services
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Location:
Elgin 2320 Royal Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full-time position: Will be a four 10-hr days with two days per week working until 7 pm at Algonquin Rehab Dept. 600 South Randall Road, Algonquin, IL; Prior experience with EPIC EMR is highly desirable but not required; Candidate must be enthusiastic, flexible, resilient, self-starter, collaborative and take pride in providing patient-centered care.
OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS 50% UPON HIRE; 50% AFTER ONE YEAR
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or above from an accredited school.
Eligible for licensure to practice in the State of Illinois
CPR certification
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by professional standards
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Competent in a variety of diagnostic and treatment techniques
Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases.
Direct contact with body fluids.
Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring patients.
Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time.
May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
(Full time/part time staff coming on board at Advocate Sherman have the minimum requirement of working one weekend shift per month and one holiday/year in the inpatient setting.
Associates hired specifically for the outpatient setting must be available to work until 7:00 p.m. two evenings per week in adjunct to the inpatient rehab requirement aforementioned).
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.
Accountabilities:
Provision of Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Documentation
Daily Operations
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Advocate Aurora Health is committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. Diversity lives in the differences, great and small, that matter to us and make each of us unique from our age and the color of our skin, to our abilities and the things we believe in. We know that empowering our differences inspires creativity that leads to innovative solutions for our team members, consumers and communities. And because health care is built upon relationships, it s important for the people we serve to be able to trust us to meet their unique needs. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our team members can thrive and our business can grow. As a team member, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R54800-1R.
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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
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