About the position
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) is seeking three full-time Physical Therapists to join the University Village Physical Therapy team. This position is integral to the provision of physical therapy services, which includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of care. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for direct patient care, which encompasses all interventions and patient education integrated into treatment sessions. Additionally, the role involves indirect patient care activities such as chart reviews, documentation, scheduling, and participation in team meetings. The Physical Therapist is expected to uphold professional standards and promote quality in practice, ensuring that all services provided are within their clinical competence. The responsibilities also extend to administrative tasks related to patient care services, department operations, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes maintaining accurate time sheets, presenting cases, attending staff meetings, and contributing to committee work. Professional development is a key aspect of this role, as the Physical Therapist is expected to enhance their skills and share expertise with colleagues and students. Clinical teaching for students and student clinicians is also a significant part of the job, and there may be opportunities for academic teaching as well. The position may require flexibility in productivity expectations based on the department's needs, and the Physical Therapist will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Perform the duties of a professional Physical Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
- Uphold professional standards and promote quality in practice.
- Provide direct patient care, including all direct interventions and patient education integrated into treatment sessions.
- Engage in indirect patient care activities such as chart review, documentation, scheduling, and attending team or family meetings.
- Handle administrative tasks related to patient care services, department operations, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain accurate time sheets and participate in case presentations and staff meetings.
- Contribute to the development of the role of physical therapy within the health system and community.
- Engage in professional development and share expertise with colleagues.
- Provide clinical teaching for students and student clinicians, and may provide academic teaching.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment.
- Passing score on examination for licensure needed within two months if not licensed at time of employment.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
