Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Hiring Department : Physical Therapy

Hiring Unit : University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1024339

Posting Close Date : 9 / 13 / 2024

Position Number : CF1265,CF1266,CF1267,CF1268

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond.

A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers.

It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges : the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry;

the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana.

UI Healthis dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

• This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include;
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes;

Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking four Physical Therapists to join our Outpatient Physical Therapy team. This role is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including : examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration and patient education and the evaluation of outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Performs the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
• May provide academic teaching
• Other related duties as assigned.

Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)

• The PT is responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.
• Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide, related to department operations, or required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

This includes time sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, committee meetings, giving inservices.

• Responsible for professional development and skills for self as well as sharing expertise and participation in development of the role of physical therapy throughout the health system and within the community.
• Responsible for clinical teaching for students and student clinicians.

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment (if not licensed at time of employment, passing score on examination for licensure is needed within two months)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prefer at least 1 year experience in Orthopedics, vestibular, lymphedema, oncology
• Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish / English
• Prefer experience with Epic EHR

To Apply : For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button , please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held.

Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. Youmay upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply.

You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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