Extra Help - Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Extra Help - Physical Therapy Assistant - 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: 1024094

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
An Extra Help Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to an assigned caseload of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Academic and Clinical Teaching
  • Administration (daily sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, block meetings, committee meetings, giving inservices)
  • Other related duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

     
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment

    • Preferred Qualifications
    Prefer at least 3 years of experience in Outpatient with ortho, vestibular, lymphedema, oncology diagnoses.
    Prefer experience with Epic.
    Prefer Spanish-speaking.

    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 Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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