Physical Therapist - Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist- Full Time

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

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

Reporting Relationships

Working Conditions

Pay and Benefits

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

Benefits : Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations : https : / / www.sralab.org / benefits

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.