Extra Help - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Extra Help - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Physical Therapy

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021983

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. This position is primarily responsible for patients in an outpatient neurologic and vestibular population. Preference for candidates with at least 1 year of experience with this population.

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
1.        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 1 year experience in Ortho, vestibular, oncology, lymphedema
Prefer Spanish-speaking
Prefer experience with Epic EHR

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1.           Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment with specific skills related to the individual scope of practice
2.           Knowledge of the operation of equipment generally found in a physical medicine and rehabilitation department
3.           Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
4.           Knowledge of age specific and culturally relevant physical therapy roles and needs
5.           Skill in conducting patient education and articulating physical therapy’s role in the delivery of patient care, in accordance with current practice concepts
6.           Skill in administering the evaluation procedures and treatment interventions relevant to the defined area of practice
7.           Skill in utilizing online resources to access evidence for clinical decision making
8.           Skill in oral and written communication
9.          Ability to establish and maintain supportive interpersonal relationships with patients and families, peers, subordinates, superiors, and students
10.        Ability to articulate physical therapy’s role in the delivery of patient care, in accordance with current practice concepts
11.       Ability to work effectively on a team
12.       Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to superiors, peers, and students
13.       Ability to teach clinical knowledge and skills to others
14.       Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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