Outpatient Neuro Physical Therapist – Innovative Rehab

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Physical Therapist to optimize patient function through evidence-based interventions and research-informed practice. You will evaluate neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems, develop personalized rehab plans, and educate patients and families on care and home programs.

You will collaborate with physicians, supervise students, and participate in discharge planning, ensuring accurate documentation and timely progression of therapy goals across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatments and modalities typically gained through Doctoral degree.
• Ability to evaluate neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems.
• Experience collaborating with physicians and patients to design rehab plans.

Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced evaluations to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Delivers interventions based on current research and best practice standards.
• Designs rehab programs and updates goals as patient progress evolves.
• Documents evaluations and progress for medical records and communication.
• Leads discharge planning and in-home program development when appropriate.
• Collaborates with physicians to arrange DME and assistive devices.
• Supervises PT students and supports research integration into practice.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

Clinical evaluation

Patient education

Discharge planning

DME coordination

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Physical Therapist to optimize patient function through evidence-based interventions and research-informed practice. You will evaluate neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems, develop personalized rehab plans, and educate patients and families on care and home programs.

You will collaborate with physicians, supervise students, and participate in discharge planning, ensuring accurate documentation and timely progression of therapy goals across