Certified Lymphedema- Occupational or Physical Therapist -$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Position: Certified Lymphedema Occupational or Physical Therapist

Location: 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 440, Chicago, IL- 60612

Schedule: Full Time, 2-3 evenings per week

Compensation:$72,000-$90,000 annually, based on years of experience

Incentives: $5,000 Sign on Bonus and/or Student Debt Benefit Program

RUSH Physical Therapy is looking for an Occupational or Physical Therapist with a passion for treating the oncology rehabilitation population and lymphedema population. CLT is required. Rush physical therapy has the revital cancer rehab program with continuing education and mentorship opportunities. Our clinic has occupational, physical, and speech therapists on site and provide opportunity for collaboration. We also have opportunity for working with neuro, ortho, hand therapy.

We have a large clinic with many therapists, a great environment to learn and grow your clinic practice.

We are focused on matching each PT with the best opportunity for location, caseload, and team culture. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist. We welcome new graduate and experienced clinicians alike. Onsite mentorship is available with defined developmental pathways for clinical and professional growth.

Full-benefits package for full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability).

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Ease the Burden: Our indefinite student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
  • Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
  • Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Required Credentials:

• Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy
• Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
• Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans