Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho
Shirley Ryan AbilityLabAbout the role
Department:
Outpatient Orthopedic Center
Type of employment:
Full time
Shift:
Pay and Benefits*:
Pay Range: $82,800.00 annually - $120,000.00 annually
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 25 days of PTO plus 6 holidays per year to recharge, travel, and focus on what matters most.
Professional Growth & Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs for PT/OT/SLP, plus 50% reimbursement (up to $1,000) for advanced certifications.
Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement to support your next degree.
Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within clinical/research specialties and leadership pathways across SRAlab’s integrated care teams.
Wellness + Balance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, robust wellness and mental health support.
Recognition + Rewards: Annual merit-based pay reviews and opportunities for differential pay for evening/weekend shifts.
Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: Qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team that transforms lives.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Job Description Summary
The Occupational Therapist will select appropriate evaluation procedures and directs patient's participation in selected tasks to restore or maximize independence in daily living skills. Facilitates learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity. Participates in department's clinical education program.The Occupational Therapist 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 Occupational Therapist 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
Evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment including orienting patient and significant others to the purposes and processes of OT evaluation and treatment.
Evaluates patient impairments, disability and handicap appropriate to patient diagnosis, life roles, age development, functional status, and medical condition.
Facilitates patient participation in the therapy process and collaborates with others advocating for patients and family to achieve desirable outcomes.
Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function in order to establish goals in conjunction with the patient, family, and other team members.
Implements patient treatment plans utilizing occupational therapy treatment approaches, which includes selecting activities to achieve desired outcomes, transferring and positioning patients, and modifying treatment when necessary.
Participates in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment, educating patient and family.
Documents patient care activities following department protocols utilizing RICIS and appropriate manual report forms.
May supervise affiliated OT students.
May teach in Department and Education and Training courses.
Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to the Th
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