Physical Therapist - $38-54 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all principal accountabilities of a Physical Therapist II
• Responsible for staying abreast of clinical and operational developments.
• Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned.

Licensure:

• Physical Therapist

Education/Experience Required:

• Entry-level Master’s /Doctorate degree (or Bachelors degree prior to 2004) in Physical Therapy from an accredited school At least 2 years of experience Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by professional standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• • 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
• Licensed in the State of Illinois or Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois CPR Certification BCLS

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases • Direct contact with body fluids. • Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring patients. Ability to lift very heavy weight requirements according to Department of Labor definitions. • Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time. • Required to work on weekends, holidays, and/or early evening hours as assigned, based on department guidelines. Off campus locations as assigned. .
• 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.

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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R110358. Posted job title: Physical Therapist

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.

• 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