Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, IL, United States
9 days ago
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, United States
9 days ago
Description
Our clinical gait specialist position is for a physical therapist with expertise and a strong passion for gait training, primarily with neurologically involved patients. These therapists have expert knowledge in the assessment of gait impairments and are well versed in evidence-based practice for the implementation of gait training in a variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. Experience with various gait training modalities such as body-weight support systems (treadmill, overground) and other gait technologies is preferred but not required. Additionally, a strong background in the assessment and recommendation of orthotics is preferred. This role also has a focus on research and clinical collaboration as well as knowledge translation in the organization. Board certification in neurologic physical therapy preferred, but not required.
The primary patient diagnoses include stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, severe multi-traumas, brain tumors and cancers. Additional diagnoses may be: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Guillain-Barre, cardiac, transplants, and general medicine diagnoses as well as some orthopedic injuries.
Requirements
- Completion of a Master’s or Doctorate degree program from an accredited college or university.
- Current Illinois License to practice as a physical therapist.
- Approximately 2 years of experience preferred but not required.
- Current CPR certification required.
Job Information
- Job ID: 56802510
- Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United States - Position Title: Physical Therapist- Legs and Walking Lab- Gait Specialist
- Company Name: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- Job Category: PT
- Practice Settings: Health System or Hospital-Based Outpatient Facility or Clinic,Inpatient Rehab Facility,Research Center
- Practice Area: Acute Care Hospital/Clinical Practice
- Benefits: APTA dues reimbursement,CEU reimbursement,Dental insurance,Health insurance,Life and AD/PL insurance,Loan forgiveness/debt repayment,Long term care insurance,Other,Relocation assistance,Retirement plan options,Short term disability insurance,Sick leave,Vacation,Vision insurance
- Placement Method: Direct Hire
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Job Duration: Indefinite
- Min Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Min Experience: 1-2 Years
- Required Travel: None
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