Extra Help - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) seeks an Extra Help Physical Therapist – Pelvic Health to provide outpatient evaluation and treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. The therapist will independently manage a caseload and collaborate with referring providers and interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered care.

This on-site temporary role supports professional development, teaching opportunities, and collaboration within a healthcare system

Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
• The PT is responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.
• Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session.
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff.
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide, related to department operations, or required for regulatory and organizational compliance. This includes time sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, committee meetings, giving inservices.
• Responsible for professional development and skills for self as well as sharing expertise and participation in development of the role of physical therapy throughout the health system and within the community.
• Responsible for clinical teaching for students and student clinicians.
• May provide academic teaching.
• 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.

Skills

Physical therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy license (Illinois)

Job description

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department

Manasi Bohra/Aileen Eviota

Location

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

1042783

Hours per Week

2

# of Positions

1

Workplace Type

On-Site

Salary Range (commensurate with experience)

The range for this position is $56.00 per hour to $56.56 per hour.

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

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The Extra Help Physical Therapist – Pelvic Health provides outpatient evaluation and treatment services for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. The therapist will independently manage a caseload of pelvic health patients and collaborate with referring providers and interdisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
• The PT is responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.
• Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session.
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff.
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide, related to department operations, or required for regulatory and organizational compliance. This includes time sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, committee meetings, giving inservices.
• Responsible for professional development and skills for self as well as sharing expertise and participation in development of the role of physical therapy throughout the health system and within the community.
• Responsible for clinical teaching for students and student clinicians.
• May provide academic teaching.
• 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

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment (if not licensed at time of employment, passing score on examination for licensure is needed within two months)

Preferred Qualifications

Pelvic health experience preferred, including:

• Advanced pelvic health training.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in treating common pelvic floor conditions.
• At least two years of pelvic health practice experience.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.