Inpatient Physical Therapist - UI Health, Physical Therapy

Overview

Inpatient Physical Therapist - UI Health, Physical Therapy

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition  
• FTE: 1
•

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week
• Shift: Days
• Number of Positions: 1
• Workplace Type:
On-Site
• Posting Close Date:
February 4, 2026
• Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $75,732. / Annual Salary

Department:
Physical Therapy

Posting organization:
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), part of University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research and is dedicated to health equity. Learn more linois.edu/about-ui-health.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services within their clinical competence, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration, patient education, and outcome evaluation.

• Performs the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
• Uphold professional standards and promote quality in practice.
• Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients) – includes all direct interventions and patient education integrated as part of treatment sessions.
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) – time spent in chart review, documentation related to patient care, scheduling, attending team or family meetings and rounds, ordering equipment, and assisting other staff.
• Handle administrative tasks related to patient care services, department operations, and regulatory/organizational compliance (time sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, committee meetings, in services).
• Engage in professional development and share expertise to support the role of physical therapy within the health system and community.
• Provide clinical teaching for students and student clinicians; may provide academic teaching.
• Participation in alternative productivity expectations as determined by departmental needs.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Experience in inpatient acute care preferred.

For fullest consideration, click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including detailed duties and responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. Upload resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Note:

once submitted, changes may require withdrawal and reapplication; you will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status, and complies with applicable state and federal employment mandates. See Required Employment Notices and Posters for non-discrimination statements and information about background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and E-Verify employment eligibility.

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