Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Physical Therapist.

In this role as an Physical Therapist you will examine, evaluate, test and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions; classifying these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention and assessing the ongoing effects of the interventions.

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 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:

• 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).

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: Registry/.10
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Therapy
• Work Location: Harvey
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities   

UChicago Medicine Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.