Physical Therapist - Full Time - Day Shift
La Rabida Children's Hospital

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La Rabida Children's Hospital

Physical Therapist Full-Time - Day Shift Opportunity - Rehabilitation Department in Chicago, IL

La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a Full Time, Day Shift Physical Therapist to join our team!

At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.

Job Summary:

La Rabida is currently recruiting Physical Therapists to join our team in Chicago, IL. We are a small children's acute care hospital focused on treating complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and abuse and trauma.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of motoric dysfunction within the context of pediatric chronic illness and developmental disabilities. Services are provided to inpatient outpatient and physician clinics.

Essential Physical Therapy Functions: What we need from you:

A Master's degree is required; Doctorate is preferred.

A current Illinois Physical Therapy license is required; Early intervention credentials are preferred.

Pediatric experience is required.

Must have at least 3+ years of physical therapy experience.

CPR required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

Essential Physical Therapy Functions:

Evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses.

Select and administer appropriate tests/evaluation tools and interpret and document results.

Devise individualized treatment plans and implement treatment that is safe and child friendly.

Participate in hospital-wide clinics as assigned including; Serial Casting, Orthotics, Adaptive Seating, PMR, and Orthopedics Clinics.

Evaluation for specific adaptive equipment including standers, gait trainers, and posterior rolling walkers.

Participates in educational opportunities, and team-building activities, and contributes to team spirit and morale.

Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families, doctors, 3rd party payers, other professionals, etc.

Documents all appropriate patient and family in a timely and complete manner in accordance with the department, organization, and state and federal regulations.

What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plans & Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Free Parking
• Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month

Who we are:
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

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