Senior II Physical Therapist - Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist

Department:

Legs + Walking Lab Therapy

Type of employment:

Full time

Shift:

Our 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

Pay Range: $82,800.00 annually - $ 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 Ability Lab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

The Senior Physical Therapist II builds on the experiences gained as a Senior I therapist, and promotes independent, continued professional development. This role includes being an exemplar for the organization in the broader rehabilitation field as well as a dedicated mentor and collaborator for colleagues within the organization. Committed to excellence in the profession of Physical Therapy, demonstrated by clinical expertise and contributions to the organization.

The Senior Physical Therapist II consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Vision 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 organization.

The Senior Physical Therapist II excels in the SRAlab Core Attributes:
Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

In addition to performing all of the responsibilities of a Physical Therapist;

• Leads the production and dissemination of evidence-based practice at the organizational, state, or national level.
• Partners with leaders in the organization to establish practice priorities and to drive program development.
• Disseminates information and contributes when regulatory changes occur.
• Produces and/or performs professional presentations within the organization and/or in the profession.
• Provides mentoring on practice and documentation for staff and students, aligning with organizational needs, while pursuing advanced mentoring training through internal or specialized programs.
• Contributes to performance management evaluations of Senior Physical Therapists I.
• Leads/coordinates operations improvement activities impacting his/her work area and/or patient population.
• Participates in professional state, national, or local organizations through holding office or board membership and disseminating information at the department or…