Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 83.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO 25 days

CEU reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Health/dental/vision coverage

Merit-based pay reviews

PSLF eligibility

Mission-driven work

Descrizione del lavoro

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Outpatient Pediatric Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Physical Therapist to help children reach maximum function through home programs and therapeutic interventions. You will evaluate motor and functional status, apply modalities, and tailor plans to each child’s needs.

Responsibilities include documenting progress for physicians, coordinating with caregivers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance pediatric care and research aligned with the

Competenze

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to interact effectively with physicians, patients and families.

Mansioni

• Evaluate patient physical and functional status including strength, motor function, reflexes, and activities of daily living.
• Perform evaluation techniques and determine suitability for treatment.
• Apply modalities such as whirlpool, ultrasound, massage, and paraffin.
• Establish therapy goals and a treatment plan with exercise and gait training.
• Discuss goals and treatment with patient and family; instruct home exercise program.
• Participate in discharge planning and home program development when appropriate.
• Document evaluations and progress for physicians and insurers.
• Order devices to assist activity (wheelchairs, canes, crutches, prosthetics).
• Contribute to department education and supervise students; participate in research as needed.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Lifting ability

Formazione

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Strumenti

CPR Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

## Physical Therapist - Outpatient PediatricsApply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-1065471**Department:**Outpatient Pediatric Center**Type of employment:**Full time**Shift:****Pay and Benefits\\*:****Pay Range:** $82,800.00 annually - $120,000.00 annually*Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.***Benefits:*** **Generous Paid Time Off:** Up to 25 days of PTO plus 6 holidays per year to recharge, travel, and focus on what matters most.* **Professional Growth & Learning:** Continuing education and approved CEUs for PT/OT/SLP, plus 50% reimbursement (up to $1,000) for advanced certifications.* **Tuition Assistance**: Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement to support your next degree.* **Career Advancement:** Opportunities to grow within clinical/research specialties and leadership pathways across SRAlab’s integrated care teams.* **Wellness + Balance:** Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, robust wellness and mental health support.* **Recognition + Rewards:** Annual merit-based pay reviews and opportunities for differential pay for evening/weekend shifts.* **Loan Forgiveness Eligibility:** Qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.* **Mission-Driven Work:** Be part of a team that transforms lives.Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits**Job Description Summary**The Physical Therapist will assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Treats disabled patients using standard physical therapy therapeutic interventions such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise. Evaluates patient motor and neurological capabilities and adapts physical therapy program as appropriate. The Physical Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Physical Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. **Job Description**The Physical Therapist:* Evaluates patient's physical and functional status including muscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and ability to perform activities of daily living.* Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and other evaluation techniques.* Determines suitability for treatment based on patient evaluation results, including such physical therapy treatment modalities as whirlpool, ultrasounds, massage, biofeedback, paraffin and prosthetics/orthotics and/or monitors or administers the application of treatment.* Evaluates patient’s current pain levels (0-10) and history of recent pain experience; provides appropriate pain education and intervention in consultation with physician and pain specialists as needed; provides ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of tools for management.* Establishes therapy goals, and formulates a treatment plan including exercise, modalities, balance activities, and gait training.* Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and family and instructs them on the exercise program and in use of equipment.* Participates in patient discharge planning including developing an in-home program when appropriate.* Documents patient evaluation and progress, maintaining records for physicians and insurance carriers.* Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.* May participate in the Department education program by teaching and supervising students.* Participates in research projects as needed.* Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships* Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required* Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatments and modalities at a level normally acquired through completion of Doctoral degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.* Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.* Current CPR certification required.* Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent and geriatric patients.* Ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.* Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, patients and families in providing therapy and exchanging patient progress information.* Analytical ability to determine priorities, provide input regarding the development of departmental policies, procedures and budgets, and assess new programs and recommend changes.* Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently to transfer and position patients.Working Conditions* Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients. May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site clinic settings. Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.