Travel Physical Therapist
Oak Brook, IL
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

JOB SUMMARY:

• Traveler can expect to be onsite for orientation for approx. 2 days in Oak Brook, IL (Advocate@Home). Then the position is 100% remote within the designated coverage area. There is not a physical office they will report to, all meetings are held virtually.
• Current census for this team is approx. 200 patients. Patients are adult/geriatric general med/surg type patients. Expectation is to see 6 patient visits per day within coverage area.
• Supplies and equipment will be delivered to traveler's home.
• Candidate MUST provide their own transportation to/from all patient visits.
• Attire: Any solid color scrub acceptable, can be business casual as well. No jeans or open toe shoes.
• Central Metro E coverage area: 60630, 60618, 60625, 60646, 60659, 60660, 60657,60640, 60613, 60614 and surrounding area.

• 2 years PT Home Health experience with Adult/Geri patients.
• active PT license (IL) and BLS (AHA)
• valid Driver's License and auto insurance

Home Health coverage:

• Coverage area: Central Metro E: 60630, 60618, 60625, 60646, 60659, 60660, 60657,60640, 60613, 60614 and surrounding area

General Information:

• Beds: Current census for this team is approx. 200 patients
• Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience: Yes, if the right candidate. Needs to be recent Home Health experience
• Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes, if the right candidate

Patient Types:

• Adults – General Med/Surg type patients

Patient Ratios:

• 1:1 – expectation is 6 patients per day

Required Certifications:

• Valid DL and vehicle insurance, as well as reliable transportation
• OT: BLS, IL OT license, master's degree in OT
• PT: BLS, IL PT license, master's degree in PT

Skills required:

• PT/OT: 2 years' experience with adult/geriatric patients. Specifically assisting with ADLs and adaptive equipment. Able to effectively collaborate with other specialties (RN, PT, OT, Speech, etc.). Has reliable transportation, active driver's license, and auto insurance (will be expected to commute to see 5-6 patients per day within coverage area).

Support on the Unit:

• Charge nurse: Nursing supervisor and manager as well as team leads

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV pumps: Sapphire
• Medication dispensing: N/A
• Monitors: N/A

Floating: If yes, where?

• Within specified coverage area

Orientation (how many shifts):

• For EMR and skills check off

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: none
• Call: If so, what is that schedule? No call
• Holiday Expectations: none
• Approval of time off: Can we approve time off on your behalf, or would you like all requests sent to you? N/A
• Shift times: 8-5
• Schedule cycle: M-F

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: any, can be business casual as well. No jeans or open toe shoes
• Transportation: traveler must provide own transportation to/from all visits. Must have active driver's license and active auto insurance.

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