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The University of Chicago Medicine

Physical Therapist (PT), Ingalls - Calumet City - Days

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What they do

A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.

$87,262 / year median in Illinois

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Physical Therapist I - Calumet City Full-TIme Days Open to New Graduates!!!! •New $5000 Dollar Sign-On Bonus•Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital (Calumet City) as a 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.
Essential Job Functions:
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 of adult patients. 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. Perform comprehensive evaluations to assess musculoskeletal conditions.
Required Qualifications:
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). Open to
New Grads Position Highlights:
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
Position Details:
Job Type/FTE:
Full-time Shift:
Days Unit/Department:
Therapy Work Location:
Calumet City CBA Code:
Non-Union