Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine
, as a
Physical Therapist (Acute and Hospital at Home)
at the Hyde Park campus and surrounding areas. This includes providing PT in patients' home settings.
In this role, the
Physical Therapist
performs physical therapy services/procedures and consultations.. Responsibilities include supervising and delivering clinical instruction to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students during full-time clinical rotations, contributing to program development initiatives, and supporting research and quality/performance improvement efforts. The position also requires travel to patient homes using personal transportation to deliver care in community-based settings.
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist with
acute and/or
home health experience to join our
Acute and Hospital at Home
service line. This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of patients and complex conditions in a collaborative, academically oriented environment. You will be supported by experienced mentors, collaborate with highly skilled colleagues, and practice with meaningful clinical autonomy.
Our program also maintains a collaborative partnership with the renowned Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, providing access to advanced learning opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exposure to nationally recognized rehabilitation expertise.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements to determine physical therapy problems, functional levels, and recommended treatment plans.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient disposition.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies patient care protocols that address the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Includes patient goals in care plan.
- Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in quality assurance activities as needed .
- Develops physical therapy interventions in collaboration with the patient/family, referring practitioner and treatment team goals.
- Competently performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
- Ensures continuity of care through timely and effective written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, particularly when planning absences.
- Attends rounds, conferences, and clinics as assigned, providing patient updates and discharge recommendations.
- Identifies and recommends necessary patient care equipment prior to discharge and assists with procurement as appropriate.
- Accurately documents evaluations, progress notes, and all procedures performed within established timeframes.
- Completes compliant, timely, and accurate patient billing at the end of each day.
- Instructs patients and families in home exercise programs.
Provides education on therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.
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Required Qualifications:
Requires graduation from an approved physical therapy school.
Requires current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility to practice)
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and appropriate care for the patient populations served.
Basic computer proficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive interactions with patients, families, the multidisciplinary team, and external contacts.
Position Details:
- Job type/FTE: Registry (0.1 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Working Hours : 8-hour shifts
- Shift: One Day every 4 weeks
- Work Location: Hyde Park
- Unit/Department: Physical Therapy- Acute Care and Hospital at Home
- CBA Code: Non-Union
