Physical Therapist- Inpatient Float

Department: Therapy Inpatient Float Team

Type of employment: Full time

Shift:

Pay and Benefits*:

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 Physical Therapist serves as a clinical expert in optimizing patient function and mobility through scientifically validated interventions. This role emphasizes the integration of current research, outcome-driven methodologies, and patient-centered care to promote recovery and adaptation to physical limitations.

The Physical Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab 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 will demonstrate Shirley Ryan Ability Lab 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.

The Physical Therapist will:

• Conduct advanced evaluations of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems using validated assessment tools to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Determine suitability for treatment based on patient evaluation results. Deliver therapeutic interventions based on the latest clinical research and best practice standards.
• Design and continuously adapt rehabilitation programs based on patient progress, emerging evidence, and functional outcome measures.
• Establish patient-centered and functional therapy goals utilizing evidence-based outcome measurement tools.
• Discuss evaluation results, goals, and treatment plans with patient, providing education and support as needed.
• Lead and participate in patient discharge planning including developing an in-home program when appropriate.
• Document patient evaluation and progress, maintaining compliant records for physician communication, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies.
• Prescribe and recommend appropriate devices necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities such as wheelchairs, mobility aides, bath equipment, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Partner with physicians and other providers to complete DME delivery and fitting.
• Support the development of future professionals by supervising and guiding physical therapy students in accordance with academic standards and evidence-based practice.
• Support innovation in rehabilitation by collaborating on research projects and integrating emerging evidence into clinical practice.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.

• Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy Manager, or Supervisor.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy…