Physical Therapist — Drive Innovative Patient Outcomes

Shirley-Ryan-Ability-La; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and contribute to a team focused on advancing human ability through evidence-based care.

You will assess motor function, pain, and ADL performance, select modalities, and educate patients and families. This on-site role includes discharge planning, documentation, and potential student supervision or research participation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois; CPR certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physical therapy modalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient physical and functional status including strength, motor skills and ADLs.
• Observation and interview of patient; review of medical history; administers sensory and muscle tests.
• Determines suitability for treatment and selects modalities (whirlpool, ultrasound, massage, paraffin, etc.).
• Evaluates pain levels and educates on pain management in coordination with physicians.
• Sets therapy goals and develops a treatment plan with exercises, modalities, balance and gait training.
• Discusses progress with patient and family; instructs on home exercise program and equipment use.
• Participates in discharge planning and home programs as appropriate.
• Documents evaluation and progress for physicians and insurance carriers.
• Orders devices to assist activity (wheelchairs, canes, crutches, prosthetics).
• May teach students and participate in research projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Lifting capacity

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed to practice in Illinois (PT)

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and contribute to a team focused on advancing human ability through evidence-based care.

You will assess motor function, pain, and ADL performance, select modalities, and educate patients and families. This on-site role includes discharge planning, documentation, and potential student supervision or research participation.