IMH RGS Physical Therapist

UChicago Medicine • Tinley Park, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Physical Therapist (PRN). In this role, you will examine, evaluate, test, and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological, or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or other health and movement related conditions. This includes classifying disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention, and assessing the ongoing effects of interventions. The position benefits from an alliance with Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, providing access to effective rehabilitation therapies and advanced academic healthcare. Staff also receive free access to UCM educational opportunities, the SRAlab online Academy webinar catalog (over 190 on-demand and live rehabilitation specific courses), 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
• Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with Notification of eligibility for examination.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Doctorate preferred.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees