Senior II Physical Therapist - Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

29d•$90,949 - $124,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Physical Therapist II builds on the experiences gained as a Senior I therapist, and promotes independent, continued professional development. This role includes being an exemplar for the organization in the broader rehabilitation field as well as a dedicated mentor and collaborator for colleagues within the organization. Committed to excellence in the profession of Physical Therapy, demonstrated by clinical expertise and contributions to the organization. The Senior Physical Therapist II consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Vision 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 organization. The Senior Physical Therapist II excels in the SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited program.
Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
Current CPR Certification required.
Recent external validation of clinical excellence/expertise as demonstrated with board or advanced certification in clinical area of expertise, advanced degree beyond entry-level clinical degree, significant contributions to a peer reviewed manuscript, academic appointment, or commensurate achievement.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience required; 7 years clinical experience preferred.
Maintains a clinical role of at least 0.4 FTE; and at least 0.5 FTE overall in the organization.
Outstanding communication skills, with demonstrated ability to partner with physicians, patients and families in providing therapy and exchanging patient progress/condition information and to assign duties and orient/train subordinate professional, technical and support personnel.
Proven in-depth conceptual knowledge in physical therapy.
Ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating excellent critical thinking skills.
Proven commitment to the profession of physical therapy.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in a particular area to act as a content expert related to research and practice standards.
Demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the advancement of the unit/department/profession.
Views education as central part of role and integrates into daily routines.
Peer development focuses on elevating the standard of practice as a whole.
Skillfully negotiates conflict to promote collaboration.
Challenges and shapes the system to maximize the benefits for patient care.
Ability to transfer and position patients.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in neurologic physical therapy preferred, but not required
Experience with various gait training modalities such as body-weight support systems (treadmill, overground gait track) and other gait technologies is preferred but not required
Experience with and knowledge of evidence regarding early mobilization of complex neurologic diagnoses
Knowledge of evidence regarding diagnosis specific prognosis for locomotor recovery to guide goal setting, plan of care development and intervention selection

Responsibilities

In addition to performing all of the responsibilities of a Physical Therapist; Leads the production and dissemination of evidence-based practice at the organizational, state, or national level.
Partners with leaders in the organization to establish practice priorities and to drive program development.
Disseminates information and contributes when regulatory changes occur.
Produces and/or performs professional presentations within the organization and/or in the profession.
Provides mentoring on practice and documentation for staff and students, aligning with organizational needs, while pursuing advanced mentoring training through internal or specialized programs.
Contributes to performance management evaluations of Senior Physical Therapists I.
Leads/coordinates operations improvement activities impacting his/her work area and/or patient population.
Participates in professional state, national, or local organizations through holding office or board membership and disseminating information at the department or organizational level.
Collaborates with key contacts, driving innovation both clinically and at the research level.
Acts as an extender of practice leaders to implement changes in practice.

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

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