Coordinator of Physical Therapy Services (Therapy Clinic Manager)

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Coordinator of Physical Therapy Services to manage outpatient therapy services. The role involves administrative oversight, staff management, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Candidates must have significant clinical experience and Illinois licensure. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chicago, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Waivers

Qualifications

• Five years of professional clinical experience required.
• Two years in the outpatient setting overseeing comparable roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling and prioritizing of patients for outpatient therapy services.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for therapy services.
• Participates in recruitment and evaluation of outpatient therapy staff.

Skills

Management

Communication

Clinical Competence

Team Collaboration

Education

Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Coordinator of Physical Therapy Services (Therapy Clinic Manager)

Coordinator of Physical Therapy Services (Therapy Clinic Manager)

Hiring Department: Physical Therapy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033793

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 40 hours / week

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: May 21, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $87,214.40 - 155,001.60 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Coordinates the delivery of outpatient PT and OT services provided at the UI Health. The Coordinator of Outpatient Therapy serves as a resource within and outside the department in the area of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services and has responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with departments and professionals related to these services. They teach and/or perform research related to this specialty. The Coordinator provides clinical services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence and is responsible for all administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and as required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administrative activities including:
• Oversees the scheduling and prioritizing of patients and activities for outpatient therapy services.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment needed for the outpatient therapy services.
• Communicates with nursing unit managers and other clinical teams with regard to clinical and operational
• issues involving outpatient therapy.
• Develops and maintains open communication and a multidisciplinary approach through attendance at
• rounds, clinics, and through informal contact.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of outpatient therapy staff.
• Participates in the development of quality indicators for inpatient therapy, in data collection and analysis
• and in determining changes that will improve the quality and efficiency of outpatient therapy services.
• Provide professional therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional
• association and other relevant regulatory requirements. Oversees the care provided by physical therapist trainees.
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - documentation that is not part of treatment session, scheduling, attending
• team or family meetings and rounds, ordering equipment, assisting other staff
• Teach section clinical specialty knowledge and skills to departmental staff and students. Teach in academic
• programs within the discipline and in other programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• (Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment
• Five (5) years (60 months) of professional clinical experience with a minimum of two years in the setting they are overseeing comparable to that gained as a Physical Therapy Specialist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 3 years of experience in managing an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
• Prefer Spanish-speaking.
• Prefer experience with Epic EMR

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.