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Are you a physical therapist looking to be a part of our growing OrthoHealth program, a comprehensive wellness and weight loss program focusing on a healthy Metabolic system?? Illinois Bone & Joint is looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist who would be a part of this multidisciplinary team providing collaborative care addressing adult and pediatric obesity. In this role, you will work alongside dieticians, health coaches and physicians to provide a comprehensive care plan to optimize a patient’s metabolic health. Organizational Profile Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms. Essential Job Functions Exceptional patient care Demonstrate empathy and understanding of patients ability and function that will support a behavioral change in patients resistance to movement and exercise Familiarity with the NEAT philosophy for exercise training Develop group exercise programs for participants in the OrthoHealth Program Have an interest in evidence based education and exercise plans that can be tailored to fit patients individualized needs Interest in Nutrition, sleep and health coaching as they impact metabolic health Interprets physician orders, performs initial evaluations and establishes treatment plans and functional goals Responsible for upgrading and amending the treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care Written documentation on patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines Determine appropriate discharge timeline and appropriate follow up Compliance with daily paperwork. PTs are responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (initial evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP) Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities Develops positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI

Why be a PHYSICAL THERAPIST at Illinois Bone and Joint? Highly Competitive Compensation Structure Strong base salary Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually Sign-on Bonus Profit Sharing $2000/year towards Continuing Education ABPTRFE Orthopedic Residency Program (Candidates paid full salary while working a reduced schedule) Two to three month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams Collaborative opportunities with physicians Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs Monthly Grand Rounds Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication IBJI offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including: Sports Medicine Foot & Ankle Group Manual Therapy Vestibular/ Concussion Rehab Performing Arts Innovated Collaborative Programs: OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling New Grad Physical Therapists encouraged to apply! Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC , is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and comprehensive integrated care. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better. Job Summary The Physical Therapist is under the general direction of the Facility Manager. The main focus of the position is on providing superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with our physicians in order to optimize performance and enhance the quality of function for our patients. Physical Therapist Responsibilities Exceptional patient care Interprets physician orders, performs initial evaluations and establishes treatment plans and functional goals Responsible for upgrading and amending the treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care Written documentation on patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines of IBJI rehab Determine appropriate discharge timeline and appropriate follow up Supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed Compliance with daily paperwork. PT/PTAs/ATCs are responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (initial evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP) Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities Develops positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI Takes an active role in the patient medial team: office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc. Participates in programs sponsored by IBJI: Mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach