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

IMH Physical Therapist I - Calumet City Registry/PRN Days Open to New Graduates!

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital (Calumet City) as a Physical Therapist

In this role as a 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 #UCMTherapy! To apply, please email your resume to Thomas.Melady@uchicagomedicine.org