Job Description

The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, The CORE Institute®, began practicing in 2005 to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care, one patient at a time.

As The CORE Institute continues to grow, we are currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team of professionals at our Peoria Clinic.

We are currently offering up to $50k in bonus incentives including Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness, Retention Bonus, and more!

Why Work for The CORE Institute?

We are a physical therapist run and directed private company. Our physical therapists work closely with the best and most advanced orthopedic surgeons in the southwest U.S.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Up to 2k in monthly performance bonuses
• Predictable Patient Volume
• Comprehensive support model
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• $1,750+ Annual CEU Stipend
• Collaboration opportunities with Surgical & Research teams
• Mentorship Program
• Remote Therapy Monitoring
• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide supports
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
2. Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals,
3. Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
4. Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
5. Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
6. Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
7. Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
8. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
9. Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
10. Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
11. Assists the director with patient care issues.
12. Maintains patient confidentiality.
13. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

EDUCATION:

Requires a Master's degree and Current certification as a Physical Therapist

EXPERIENCE:

Two plus years of experience in Spine orthopedics and general orthopedics.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of experience in and outpatient physical therapy clinic Experience with orthopedics is preferred

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan.
2. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
3. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

SKILLS:

1. Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
2. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
3. Skill in evaluating and revising the care plan based on patient changes.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
2. Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.