STAFF - FLOAT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Worth
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Float Physical Therapist for
a job in Worth, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Basic Life
Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6
months unless department leader has determined it is not required,
and Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which the
team member practices (Wisconsin or Illinois).
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience Required: No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Intermediate computer
skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving
skills. Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual
educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.
DNV, CARF or others).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit,
stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. Must be able
to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 10 lbs. from
waist to overhead. lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a
reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of
force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present. Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping
- 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday. Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100
lbs. - 10% of the day. Fine manipulation of hands during massage
and joint mobilization. Must have functional use of senses to allow
for effective communication. Exposed to electrical and chemical
hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must have
ability to wear protective clothing as needed. Position may require
travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
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 . Posted job
title: Physical Therapist Float (South Chicagoland) About Advocate
Aurora Health 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. Benefits
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