UChicago Medicine·Thornton Township, Illinois
The physical therapist will examine, evaluate, and treat patients with mechanical, physiological, or developmental impairments to improve functional outcomes. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, performing specialized therapy procedures, and documenting patient progress.
Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist - Calumet City Full-TIme Days ***New $5000 Dollar Sign-On Bonus***
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital (Calumet City) as a Physical Therapist.(oncology/lymphedema) In this role as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist duties include evaluation and treatment of patients with cancer diagnoses and/or lymphedema.
Patients are seen along the cancer care continuum for prehabilitation, along with rehabilitation for symptoms of treatment such as fatigue, neuropathy, cancer-related pain, mobility deficits, and more.
Therapists work closely with medical teams to provide optimal care for all patients.
Through our alliance with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the top rehabilitation hospital in the country, we provide the most effective rehabilitation therapies combined with our advanced academic health care.
And as a benefit of employment, staff have free access to not only all the UCM educational opportunities, but also the SRALab online Academy webinar catalog (over 190 on-demand and live rehabilitation specific courses); as well as first access and free enrollment in live, in-person courses; and access to SRAlab resources and evidence-based practice tools.
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 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.
Perform comprehensive evaluations to assess musculoskeletal conditions.
Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited program with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with Notification of eligibility for examination.
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Open to New Grads Position Highlights: Opportunity to work at a leading academic medical center renowned for innovation and excellence in patient care Clinical physical therapy practice within a state-of-the-art environment with world class physicians and care team on site 1:1 care model Teaching and student supervision Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support clinical practice Opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship, research, and continuing education A supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to achievement of the highest functional outcomes for patients Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including extensive continuing education reimbursement
Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Full-time Shift: Days Unit/Department: Therapy Work Location:Calumet City CBA Code: Non-Union
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois. An active BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
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