Physical Therapist II

Physical Therapist II, Pediatrics, Inpatient, Full-Time Days

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Physical Therapist II, at our Hyde Park location.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Physical Therapist II. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole. 

In this role, the Physical Therapist II - Pediatric Therapist performs advanced/specialized physical therapy services/procedures and consultations, primarily in area of advanced clinical competency and/or specialty certification. The PT II. develops clinical programs within area of expertise and provides training to other staff and students.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts comprehensive evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements to determine physical therapy problems, functional levels, and recommended treatment plans.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient disposition.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies patient care protocols that address the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participates or leads performance and quality improvement activities.
• Intervention Planning and Implementation:
• Develops physical therapy interventions in collaboration with the patient/family, referring practitioner and treatment team goals.
• Competently performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Ensures continuity of care through timely and effective written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, particularly when planning absences.
• Attends rounds, conferences, and clinics as assigned, providing patient updates and discharge recommendations.
• Identifies and recommends necessary patient care equipment prior to discharge and assists with procurement as appropriate.
• Accurately documents evaluations, progress notes, and all procedures performed within established timeframes.
• Completes compliant, timely, and accurate patient billing at the end of each day.
• Instructs patients and families in home exercise programs.
• Provides education on therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.
• Seeks an advanced level of practice or specialty.
• Participates in departmental and/or organizational committees as assigned.
• Assumes lead responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager as assigned.
• Supports department operations through logistics, scheduling, and environment-of-care tasks.
• Performs other duties as requested by Therapy Services management. 

Required Qualifications:

• Requires graduation from an approved physical therapy school.
• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical physical therapy experience.
• Declaration of intent to develop advanced, clinical knowledge and skills in a focused area of clinical practice.
• Demonstrated sustained active engagement in performance and quality improvement initiatives and/or program development.
• Completion of APTA CI Credentialing Course
• Requires current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility to practice) and 
• CPR/BLS certification
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and appropriate care for the patient populations served.
• Demonstrated consistent accomplishment of basic accountabilities and initiative and leadership to take on additional responsibilities.
• Proficiency in supervision and mentorship of staff and students.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, the multidisciplinary team, and external partners.

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8 hours
• Job Location: Hyde Park (Chicago, IL)
• Area: Physical Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Unit/Department:  Physical Therapy Peds - Hyde Park