Physical Therapist

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class academic healthcare system as a Physical Therapist specializing in musculoskeletal care. This role involves evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, and performing advanced therapy techniques. You will work with complex cases while ensuring high standards of patient care. This innovative healthcare provider offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. With a focus on advanced clinical competencies, this position is perfect for dedicated professionals looking to advance their careers in physical therapy.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a current physical therapy license in Illinois.
• Must have active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine therapy needs and discharge environment.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluations and patient goals.
• Document patient progress and procedures performed.

Skills

Advanced Physical Therapy Techniques

Patient Evaluation

Time Management

Patient Care Protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

DPT Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Physical Therapist (musculoskeletal) at the Hyde Park campus.

In this role, the Physical Therapist performs advanced/specialized physical therapy services/procedures and consultations, primarily in area of advanced clinical competency and/or specialty certification.

ELIGIBLE FOR A 1,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates patients utilizing the advanced/specialized test and measurements; to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the expected discharge environment.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of adult, and geriatric patients.
• Establishes a treatment plan based upon the evaluation findings; and the patient/family, the referring practitioner and therapist's goals.
• Performs advanced/specialized physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Treats patients with complex problems ie. co-morbidities and/or poor previous outcomes; consults on difficult cases for staff and referring practitioners.
• Documents findings; patient progress; and procedures performed, and time required.
• Instructs patients/families in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management; achieves designated productivity standard.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Master's or DPT degree or verification by the APTA of equivalent training in another country.
• Current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Position Details:

• Job type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days - 8-hour shift
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Physical Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union