Christie Clinic's department of Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist at Christie Clinic at the Fields, Monday - Friday, with availability for evenings, if needed. Duties include evaluating, planning, interpreting and implementing specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients. Graduation from accredited physical therapy program, bachelor's degree in physical therapy, and license to practice physical therapy in state of Illinois is required.
This provider will evaluate, plan, interpret and implement specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients. This position will interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals. Master's degree or Doctorate is preferred.
Join our team at Christie Clinic! Christie Clinic offers various benefits for Physical Therapists such as competitive pay with potential for bonuses, the ability to specialize, one to one patient care, and the ability to collaborate closely with referring providers and peers with diverse skill sets. Physical Therapists can also take advantage of continuing education reimbursement opportunities, internal growth opportunities, and a flexible schedule to allow for work life balance. Apply today to find out more about our excellent benefit package including a generous time off policy!
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Other demands include the ability to use department equipment, the ability to facilitate prescribed treatment, including patient handling and the ability to communicate nature of treatment to patient and prepare provider's report. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to diseases, toxic substances, radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals.
• Consult, educate and engage in critical inquiry. Clarify referring provider's instructions and recommendations as needed.
• Direct and supervise the Physical Therapy services, including support personal.
• Examine, evaluate and establish Physical Therapy diagnosis and prognosis.
• Establish plan of care and treatment program in coordination with support staff and medical staff.
• Facilitate coordination and communication of relevant patient information with pertinent members of the medical team and the patient.
• Document patient information into the chart per department and APTA guidelines in a timely fashion.
• Maintain patients' records, and charts per insurance guidelines.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers and communities in activities to promote and optimize the physical therapy services.
• Select, apply and modify procedural interventions based on the patient evaluation.
• Evaluate charts and reports on patient's progress. Review and co-sign Physical Therapist Assistant notes in timely fashion.
• Select most appropriate billing codes. Demonstrate understanding of insurance rules/regulations and billing practices.
• Recommend physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided. Maintain quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Recommend solutions to patient care and department problems.
• Conduct and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Assist with data collection and prepare reports. Maintain patient statistics.
• Maintain unit in a clean and orderly manner. Keep equipment in good working condition.
• Perform related work as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)