Physical Therapist - Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! - JR-1061723-5904

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**Job Description Summary**

The Physical Therapist- Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist will

assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting

to disabilities. Treats disabled patients using standard physical

therapy therapeutic interventions such as heat, cold, electricity,

traction, ultrasound and exercise. Evaluates patient motor and

neurological capabilities and adapts physical therapy program as

appropriate.

The Physical Therapist- Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist will

consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence,

contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for

patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom

there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Physical Therapist- Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist will

demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication,

Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving,

Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery,

Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job

duties.

**Job Description**

Our Physical Therapist- Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist is a

physical therapist with expertise in and a strong passion for gait

training in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. Key aspects of the

role include:

- Expert knowledge in the assessment of gait impairments across a

variety of diagnoses

- Well versed in evidence-based practice for the implementation of

gait training as well as experience with orthotics assessment and

prescription

- Opportunities to develop expertise with a variety of gait training

technologies, help develop content/advise on product development and

improvement, and drive clinical decision making in areas such as:

robotics, virtual reality based systems, and AI

- Emphasis on participation in research, clinical collaboration, as

well as knowledge translation within the organization and our

profession

- Involvement in mentoring through our comprehensive gait mentoring

program as well as teaching opportunities through our internal and

external academies in the area of neurologic gait training

- Board certification in neurologic physical therapy preferred, but

not required

- Experience with various gait training modalities such as body-weight

support systems (treadmill, overground gait track) and other gait

technologies is preferred but not required

- Experience with and knowledge of evidence regarding early

mobilization of complex neurologic diagnoses

- Knowledge of evidence regarding diagnosis specific prognosis for

locomotor recovery to guide goal setting, plan of care development

and intervention selection.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatments

and modalities at a level normally acquired through completion of

Doctoral degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.

- Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.

- Current CPR certification required.

- Understanding of the growth and development of infa t, child,

adolescent and geriatric patients.

- Ability to interpret growth and development related information to

assure patient needs are met.

- Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, patients and

families in providing therapy and exchanging patient progress

information.

- Analytical ability to determine priorities, provide input regarding

the development of departmental policies, procedures and budgets,

and assess new programs and recommend changes.

- Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds

frequently to transfer and position patients.

Reporting Relationships

- Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy

Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.

Working Conditions

- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or

extreme temperature.

- Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

- May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site

clinic settings.

- Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work.

**Pay and Benefits\*:**

**Pay Range:** \$73,250.00 annually - \$120,000.00annually

**Benefits:** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a c