Orthopedic Physical Therapist(Soldier Field Area)

Ready to stretch your therapy skills and reach for more?At Gentiva, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you’ll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva University—our 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits.At Gentiva, we’re providing physical therapists like you with a revolutionary career alternative. Gentiva Orthopedics specializes in home physical therapy that begins before surgery and continues through the patient’s hospital stay and discharge. Led by a PT team leader who understands just how important therapy is, you’ll work with patients in the surroundings most conducive to patient comfort—their own homes. Gentiva also allows for flexibility in terms of work schedules—make your own schedule; add balance to your life!As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist with Gentiva Orthopedics, you will:Test and screen patient’s physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function and record findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.Develop and implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician’s Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.Confer with physician and other team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.Integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient’s healthcare and training needs in accordance with physician’s orders. Participate in family education meetings.Coordinate, oversee, supervise, instruct and evaluate Physical Therapy Assistants’ performance in implementing physical therapy services. Train Physical Therapy Assistants to implement treatment protocols and collect data on patient progress as permitted by policy and regulation.Act as a liaison and maintain contact with patients, physicians, Clinical Manager(s) and other members of the healthcare team and the community in assuring effective care coordination and appropriate resource referrals.
REQUIREMENTS
QualificationsDegree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and/or the American Physical Therapy Association) and meet any additional qualifications as stated in state homecare regulationsMinimum of six months of acute care or homecare experienceKnowledge of orthopedic conditions including post-surgical diagnoses preferredCurrent licensure/certification in the state of practice and current CPR certificationGood organizational and communications skillsAbility to function with minimal supervisionBenefitsWe recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource.* Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours.About Gentiva® Health ServicesGentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through CareCentrix®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com.*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs