Physical Therapist III-( Acute Pediatrics)

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UChicago Medicine as a Physical Therapist III specializing in Acute Pediatrics at the Hyde Park campus. In this role, you will perform advanced physical therapy services, mentor staff, and develop clinical programs. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a world-class healthcare system committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current physical therapy license in Illinois required.
• Active BLS certification from the AHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using advanced tests and establishes treatment plans.
• Utilizes appropriate advanced techniques to treat complex patient cases.
• Mentors and teaches PT students and staff.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Reasoning

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

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 III (Acute Pediatrics) at the Hyde Park campus.

In this role, the Physical Therapist III -performs advanced/specialized physical therapy services/procedures and consultations, primarily in area of advanced clinical competency and/or specialty certification. The PT III develops clinical programs within the area of expertise and provides training to other staff and students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates patients utilizing advanced tests and measures and advanced clinical reasoning; to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the expected discharge environment, establishes a treatment plan, including home program, based upon the evaluation findings, the patient/family, the referring practitioner and therapist’s goals.
• Within patient/client management, utilizes appropriate advanced techniques and interventions.
• Documents patient findings, progress, procedures performed, and time required according to all department policies and external regulation requirements.
• Treats patients with complex problems, co-morbidities and/or poor previous outcomes; consults on difficult cases for other therapists and referring practitioners.
• Demonstrates effective time management and achieves designated productivity expectation.
• Assists in post graduate training programs.
• Mentors, coaches, teaches, PT I, PTII, PT III, PT students and post graduate trainees in topics /skills within area of expertise through lecture, discussion, in-service, observation, competency validation, demonstration.
• Participates in other educational duties as assigned.

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

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.