Physical Therapy Specialist - Emergency Department

Physical Therapy Specialist - Emergency DepartmentHiring Department: EmergencyLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1040534FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 40 hours per week Shift: Days # of Positions: 1Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $81,931.20 - 157,310.40 / Annual SalaryAbout the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.The Physical Therapist Specialist is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration and patient education and the evaluation of outcomes. The PT Specialist is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.The PT Specialist have full responsibility for the physical therapy management of their patients. They are responsible for maintaining competency and further development of their clinical skills, for supervising physical therapy students and for the teaching of that specialty to other staff and students.In addition, the PT Specialist shares their physical therapy expertise and participate in the development of the role of physical therapy throughout the health system and within the community. The PT Specialist may supervise students in their clinical fieldwork. The PT Specialist is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.The PT Specialist has advanced certifications, participated in professional activities such as publications or presentations, and/or is actively engaged in departmental advancement activities such as committee or project work.The PT Specialist also serves as administrative backup when the Coordinator, Assistant Director or Director are not on site.The PT Specialist is a positive team influencer and 'go-to' person for assistance within areas of clinical specialty, departmental administrative tasks, and team/department/hospital projects.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 sessionIndirect 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 staffAssist other team members, the department or organization with identified projects.Resource clinically for other therapy staff.Academic and Clinical Teaching Administration (daily sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, block meetings, committee meetings,giving inservices)Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Required:Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employmentThree (3) years (36 months) of professional clinical experience with a minimum of two years in their clinical specialty areaPossession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing physical therapy services in an Emergency Department setting, or a combination of inpatient and outpatient patient care with a focus on urgent or same-day care management.Experience or training with the vestibular populationTo Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.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.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an AccommodationArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.