IMH Physical Therapist

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital (Calumet City) as a Physical Therapist. In this role you will examine, evaluate, test, and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological, or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or other health and movement related conditions; classify these disorders, determine a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention, and assess the ongoing effects of the interventions.

Eligible for a Sign‑On Bonus up to $1,500! Through our alliance with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, the top rehabilitation hospital in the country, we provide the most effective rehabilitation therapies combined with our advanced academic health care. As a benefit of employment, staff have free access to UCM educational opportunities, the SRALab online Academy webinar catalog (over 190 on‑demand and live rehabilitation specific courses), first access and free enrollment in live, in‑person courses, and access to SRAlab resources and evidence‑based practice tools.

$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Evaluates patients utilizing advanced/specialized tests 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, e.g., comorbidities and/or poor previous outcomes; 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 and achieves designated productivity standard.
• Performs comprehensive evaluations to assess musculoskeletal conditions.

• Graduate of an accredited program with a 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).

• 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 achieving the highest functional outcomes for patients.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including extensive continuing education reimbursement.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑time
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department:
  Therapy
• Work Location:
  
  Calumet City
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union
• Onc/Lymphedema certified.

To apply , please email your resume to Jamie.

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UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

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