Physical Therapist- Outpatient Neuro- Registry

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Northbrook, IL

About The Position

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide outpatient neuro rehabilitation. The role focuses on optimizing patient function and mobility through scientifically validated, evidence-based interventions, current research, outcome-driven methods, and patient-centered care. The Physical Therapist supports recovery and adaptation to physical limitations while demonstrating the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and attributes, including communication, accountability, flexibility, judgment, problem-solving, and customer service. The Physical Therapist conducts advanced evaluations, determines treatment suitability, develops and adapts individualized rehabilitation programs, establishes functional goals, and provides therapeutic interventions and patient education. The role also involves discharge planning, clinical documentation, recommending and fitting assistive and durable medical equipment, collaborating with physicians and other providers, supervising physical therapy students, and contributing to research and clinical innovation.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.
Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and physical therapy treatments and modalities.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, patients, and families and exchange patient progress information.
Analytical ability to determine priorities and provide input regarding departmental policies, procedures, and clinical best practices.
Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently to transfer and position patients.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced evaluations of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems using validated assessment tools to inform individualized treatment plans.
Determine suitability for treatment based on patient evaluation results.
Deliver therapeutic interventions based on current clinical research and best-practice standards.
Design and adapt rehabilitation programs based on patient progress, emerging evidence, and functional outcome measures.
Establish patient-centered functional therapy goals using evidence-based outcome measurement tools.
Discuss evaluation results, goals, and treatment plans with patients, providing education and support as needed.
Lead and participate in patient discharge planning, including developing an in-home program when appropriate.
Document patient evaluations and progress and maintain compliant records for physician communication, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies.
Prescribe and recommend devices that assist patients with physical activities, including wheelchairs, mobility aids, bath equipment, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.
Partner with physicians and other providers to complete durable medical equipment delivery and fitting.
Support future professionals by supervising and guiding physical therapy students in accordance with academic standards and evidence-based practice.
Collaborate on research projects and integrate emerging evidence into clinical practice.
Perform other duties assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.