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Physical Therapist - University Village

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Physical Therapist - University Village

Hiring Department : University Village Physical TherapyHiring Unit : University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)Location : Chicago, IL USARequisition ID : 1023738Posting Close Date : 9/13/2024Position Number : CF0771, CF0772, CF0773About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday, and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.UI Health is seeking three (3) full-time

Physical Therapists to join our University Village Physical Therapy team . This role 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, patient education, and 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.(Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)Minimum Qualifications Required:

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure

as a Physical Therapist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at the time of employment (if not licensed at the time of employment, passing score on examination for licensure is needed within two months).Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year experience in Orthopedics and Vestibular diagnosis.Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish/English.Prior experience with Epic EHR.To Apply:

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Apply Now button , please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.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.To apply, visit

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