Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager - South City Chicago

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager - South City Chicago

Job ID : R141360

Shift : 1st

Full / Part Time : Full_time

Pay Range : $43.30 - $64.95

Location :

Oak Lawn, IL - 10201 S Cicero Ave

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hours Per Week : 40

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Coverage for South City of Chicago 60620,60619,60617, 60643, 60628

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGERLOCATION : SOUTHEAST CITY WITH FOCUS ON 60620, 60619, 60617, 60643, 60628 COMMUNITIES

HOURS : DAY

This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus and subject to all taxes. You must be working in this same position at time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.

Position Highlights :

Physical Therapists working with Advocate at Home enjoy having their own enterprise with a backing of a reputable, stable, and values driven organization. As part of a dynamic clinical team within Advocate's vast integrated health care organization, home health offers the therapist the opportunity to work independently to assess and address the mobility, safety, communication and equipment needs of our patients. As case managers, our therapists are able to establish strong relationships with patients and families and consult with physicians and other health care providers as necessary.

What you need :

What you will do :

a. Bending, sitting and standing.

b. Climbing stairs while carrying objects.

c. Pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting (must be able to lift / carry at minimum 25 pounds).

d. Assisting and maintaining patient's safety with ambulation on flat surfaces and stairs and transferring patients using standard pivot transfers or with use of transfer board of Hoyer lift.

e. Provide treatment on standard beds in the home environment. 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 :

Patient Education : Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families.

Required

Preferred

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