Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Summary

Provides day to day leadership to assigned teams.  Facilitates, promotes and models a leadership philosophy and style which drives the vision of Lurie Children’s.  Works within budgets established by director and utilizes resources to maximize productivity, performance and profitability.  Collaborates closely with other Rehabilitative Services leaders to coordinate day-to-day activities.  Facilitates the operation and growth of the team and team members through clinical mentoring.

Essential Job Functions

Leads and manages daily staff resources and team processes within assigned area. Monitors patient care needs based on volume to match staffing resources appropriately.

Maintains equipment and facilities in assigned area(s) and provides input on new technology and products.

Addresses customer concerns in a rapid and efficient manner to ensure a satisfactory outcome. 

Provides one on one coaching, mentoring, and counseling of employees in assigned area.

Interfaces with other rehab team members in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating system changes or enhancements thus providing for the delivery of consumer-oriented patient care.

Participates actively in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.

Makes informed, appropriate and timely choices in the execution of business, deployment of resources and relationships with customers, including identification of opportunities and strengths.

Assists as directed with monthly, fiscal and capital budgets.

Performs patient care as a Physical Therapist II at as caseload defined by the Director.

Supports education coordinator in orientation and education for staff, and student program.

The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evals.

Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful graduation from a professionally accredited education program in physical therapy.

Current License or proof of eligibility and submission for license in the State of Illinois.

Minimum of four years clinical experience in acute care, rehabilitation or outpatient setting to include two years of pediatric care. 

Two years of previous leadership experience.

Ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization.

Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.

Education

PhD: Physical Therapy

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org