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Physical Therapist II- Pediatrics- Inpatient Acute Care

2 months ago


Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Pediatric Physical Therapist II at our main medical campus in Hyde Park.

In this role, the Physical Therapist II - Pediatric Therapist 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.

 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 neonatal and pediatric 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school with Bachelors or 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.
  • Basic Life Support Certification.

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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