Physical Therapist

University of Chicago Medical Center; Chicago, Rockville (IL, MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class academic healthcare system as a Physical Therapist at UChicago Medicine. This role involves advanced physical therapy services, evaluating patients, and establishing treatment plans, primarily for adult and geriatric patients. With a focus on complex cases, you'll be part of a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current physical therapy license in Illinois required.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and establishes treatment plans.
• Performs advanced physical therapy techniques.
• Documents patient progress and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care Protocol

Time Management

Documentation

Education

Bachelors, Master's or DPT degree

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