Physical Therapist II.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Physical Therapist II,(L2 musculoskeletal/Ortho) at the Hyde Park campus.

In this role, the Physical Therapist II. 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.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500!

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 outcomes; consults on difficult cases for staff and referring practitioners.
• Documents findings; patient progress; and procedures performed, and time required.
• Instructs patients/families in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management; achieves designated productivity standard.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Master's or DPT degree or verification by the APTA of equivalent training in another country.
• Current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Level 2 requires 2 years at minimum of orthopedic clinical experience.

Position Details:

• Job type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days - 8-hour shift
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Physical Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.