at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy
Hiring Department: Physical Therapy
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1016162
Posting Close Date:
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Extra Help Physical Therapist 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.
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.
May provide academic teaching
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
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 3 years of Pelvic Health experience in an Outpatient setting with both women, men, and children.
Prefer Spanish-speaking
Prefer experience with Epic EHR
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. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
