Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Hiring for Physical Therapist – Glenview Pediatric Outpatient Center, Part-Time – 51548-5904 at Glenview, Illinois Full Time

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Therapist will assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance
while adjusting to disabilities. Treats a variety patients with a
disability using standard physical therapy therapeutic interventions
such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise.
Evaluates patient motor and neurological capabilities and adapts
physical therapy program as appropriate.

The Physical Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by
striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.

The Physical Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist:

Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status including muscular
strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and ability to
perform activities of daily living.

Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and
administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and
other evaluation techniques.

Establishes therapy goals, and formulates a treatment plan including
exercise, modalities, balance activities, and gait training.

Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and family and
instructs them on the exercise program and in use of equipment.

Participates in patient discharge planning including developing an
in-home program when appropriate.

Documents patient evaluation and progress, maintaining records for
physicians and insurance carriers.

Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assist patients
in performing physical activities such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches
and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.

May participate in the Department education program by teaching and
supervising students.

Participates in research projects as needed.

Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of
the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatments and
modalities at a level normally acquired through completion of Doctoral
degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.

Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.

Current CPR certification required.

Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent
and geriatric patients.

Ability to interpret growth and development related information to
assure patient needs are met.

Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, patients and families
in providing therapy and exchanging patient progress information.

Analytical ability to determine priorities, provide input regarding the
development of departmental policies, procedures and budgets, and assess
new programs and recommend changes.

Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds
frequently to transfer and position patients.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy
Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme
temperature.

Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site
clinic settings.

May include regular Saturday and Sunday schedule as well as holidays.

Perks and Benefits of working at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab:

Robust 150-hour orientation and onboarding program

Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment

Professional dues reimbursement opportunities

Advanced certification reimbursement

Internal and external continuing education

Paid continuing education days

Professional development program with opportunities for clinical
specialization and career advancement including growth into career
levels

Conference attendance support

Mentorship opportunities including in areas of research, teaching,
leadership, and in clinical specializations.

Opportunities to teach internally, nationally, and internationally

Opportunities for committee involvement, teaching, and research
throughout the organization

Work with a variety of neurological and medically complex diagnoses such
as TBI, non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, locked-in syndrome,
Parkinson’s disease, MS, brain oncolo