Promptly complete all daily documentation such as evaluation
and daily notes, billing, discharge summaries, and physician
correspondence in the established format.
Comply with all pertinent rules and regulations within the
Illinois State Practice Act, the American Physical Therapy
Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and
Midwestern University Clinical Policies.
Maintain safe working environment and effective infection
control by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Collaborate with MWU Family Medicine Clinic, Speech &
Language Institute, Dental Institute, and Eye Institute as
necessary.
Provide clinical instruction and education of physical
therapist students.
Develop and perform group therapy sessions.
Provide support for MWU Interprofessional Screening
Clinics.
Provide support for other professional student observation
experiences.
Participate in clinical research and mentor PT student
scholarly projects.
Participates in service activities such as providing
educational sessions to MWU, professional PT educational program,
and surrounding communities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the PTI Academic Clinic
Coordinator.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Benefits include a generous
retirement plan, as well as tuition reimbursement toward an
academic doctoral degree. Qualified applicants must complete an
online application at
https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu . Identify
the position for which you are applying and submit your
application. Applicants must apply via the online employment portal
for consideration. Applicant packets should include a
resume/curriculum vita, the names of three professional references,
and a statement describing qualifications for this position.
Additional inquiries may be directed to Teri Elliott-Burke, PT,
DPT, MHS, Academic Clinic Coordinator at tellio@midwestern.edu or
630.743.4556
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization
that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health
sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove,
Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000
full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia,
cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology,
speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary
medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members
are dedicated to the education and development of our students in
an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of
the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly
activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,
dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance,
short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible
spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and
child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with
competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex
days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement
plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement
program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance
program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness
facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that does not discriminate against an employee or
applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin
or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender
(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual
orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past,
current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic
information; or any other protected class, in accord with
all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern
University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S.
36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).
Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of
2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights
pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
please review the
Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.