Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a PRN Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist  is responsible for providing physical therapy services of consultation, evaluation, and direct treatment in care of orthopedic, spinal cord injury (SCI), plastic surgery and rehabilitation patients. In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to help our patient through their journey from the moment the child is brought through the door through the time the child leaves to go home.  You'll get to help our kids grow into the new person that they want to be.  You will provide evaluations and therapy services, education and training to meet the needs of our patients.  The successful candidate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to multiple settings.

Hours:  We are looking for someone to work up to 40 hours a week in our Rehab department during the summer. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.  

• Performs accurate and timely initial and discharge evaluations and assessments of progress based on interview, observation and specific test results which take into account the age and development level of the child.
• Performs standardized assessments in an accurate manner for appropriate patients and gives summary of results to family and team members on an ongoing basis.
• Uses advanced Physical Therapy skills to implement a comprehensive and individualized treatment program for a diverse patient population incorporating principles of growth and development into all aspects of care.
• Provides direct Physical Therapy Services including strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, gait, transfer and mobility training and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Conducts clinic screening and discusses findings with the patient, family, and physician, as appropriate.
• Initiates discharge equipment needs for inpatients in conjunction with the Care Coordination Department.
• Provides evaluations of and recommendations for equipment on an ongoing basis. Provides timely and accurate documentation in support of acquisition of equipment.
• Makes minor modifications in adaptive equipment and assists in the fabrication of temporary orthotics.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy
• Illinois PT license
• One year rehab/therapy experience

Preferred:  

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Pediatric experience preferred