Inpatient Adult Physical Therapist I, Registry

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a (Registry) Physical Therapist. In this role as an Physical Therapist you will examine, evaluate, test and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions; classifying these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention and assessing the ongoing effects of the interventions. Through our alliance with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the top rehabilitation hospital in the country, we provide the most effective rehabilitation therapies combined with our advanced academic health care. And as a benefit of employment, staff have free access to not only all the UCM educational opportunities, but also the SRALab online Academy webinar catalog (over 190 on-demand and live rehabilitation specific courses); as well as first access and free enrollment in live, in-person courses; and access to SRAlab resources and evidence-based practice tools.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with Notification of eligibility for examination.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 out-comes; consults on difficult cases for staff and referring practitioners.
• Documents findings; patient progress; and procedures performed, and time required.
• Instructs patient/families in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management; achieves designated productivity standard.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a leading academic medical center renowned for innovation and excellence in patient care
• Clinical physical therapy practice within a state-of-the-art environment with world class physicians and care team on site
• 1:1 care model
• Teaching and student supervision
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support clinical practice
• Opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship, research, and continuing education
• A supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to achievement of the highest functional outcomes for patients
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including extensive continuing education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees