Physical Therapist - Legs and Walking Lab - Clinical Locomotor Specialist, Registry/ PRN
Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Our Physical Therapist- 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.
The Physical Therapist- 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- 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- 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.
Principal Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist- Clinical Locomotor Specialist:
- Evaluates patient's physical and functional status including
muscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and
ability to perform activities of daily living.
- Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and
administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and
other evaluation techniques.
- Determines suitability for treatment based on patient
evaluation results, including such physical therapy treatment
modalities as whirlpool, ultrasounds, massage, biofeedback,
paraffin and prosthetics/orthotics and/or monitors or administers
the application of treatment.
- Evaluates patient's current pain levels (0-10)and history of
recent pain experience; provides appropriate pain education and
intervention in consultation with physician and pain specialists as
needed; provides ongoing assessment of pain and implementation of
tools formanagement.
- Establishes therapy goals, and formulates a treatment plan
including exercise, modalities, balance activities, and gait
training.
- Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and
family and instructs them on the exercise program and in use of
equipment.
- Participates in patient discharge planning including developing
an in-home program when appropriate.
- Documents patient evaluation and progress, maintaining records
for physicians and insurance carriers.
- Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assist
patients in performing physical activities such as wheelchairs,
canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.
- May participate in the Department education program by teaching
and supervising students.
- Participates in research projects as needed.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best
interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Keywords: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago , Physical Therapist - Legs and Walking Lab - Clinical Locomotor Specialist, Registry/ PRN, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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