Description
Position: Pelvic Health Physical Therapist (3 openings) Employer: Goodlife Physical Therapy Locations: Homer Glen, IL; Orland Park, IL; Evergreen Park, IL (one position per clinic) Employment type: Full time or part time Experience: New graduates welcome Compensation: $80,000 to $105,000 base salary (full time), based on experience and pelvic health training
Position summary
Goodlife Physical Therapy is seeking three Pelvic Health Physical Therapists to evaluate and treat patients with pelvic floor and related conditions at our Homer Glen, Orland Park and Evergreen Park clinics. The therapist provides evidence-based, one-on-one care in 45-minute visits and works within a multidisciplinary team. Structured mentorship is provided, and clinicians new to pelvic health are encouraged to apply.
About Goodlife Physical Therapy
Goodlife Physical Therapy is a therapist-owned, multidisciplinary outpatient practice serving Chicago's southwest suburbs, with clinicians in pelvic health, orthopedics and sports, vestibular, concussion and neurologic rehabilitation. Our clinicians are curious, evidence-driven and committed to professional, clinic and community growth.
Compensation and benefits
Base salary $80,000 to $105,000 (full time), based on experience and pelvic health training
Unlimited continuing education course fees for the first 2 years
Student loan payments of $5,000 per year for 2 years
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Relocation assistance for candidates relocating more than 75 miles
Structured mentorship and onboarding, with a growth path to Advanced/Specialty Clinician, Mentor and Program Leadership
Requirements
Required
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
Current Illinois physical therapist license, or eligible for licensure
Current CPR/BLS certification
Strong communication skills and a patient-centered, evidence-based approach
Preferred
Pelvic health coursework (for example, APTA Pelvic Health Level 1 or Herman & Wallace PF1)
Clinical rotation or work experience in pelvic health
Pursuing or holding CAPP-Pelvic, PRPC or WCS certification
Essential job duties
- Perform comprehensive pelvic health evaluations, including external and, when clinically indicated and with informed consent, internal pelvic floor muscle assessment.
- Develop individualized plans of care and measurable goals based on evaluation findings and current evidence.
Treat conditions including urinary and fecal incontinence, urgency and frequency, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation and bowel dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, pregnancy-related and postpartum conditions, diastasis recti, and related core, hip, low back and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. - Provide interventions such as therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, pelvic floor biofeedback, behavioral and bladder/bowel retraining, and patient education.
- Design and progress home exercise programs and support patients' return to exercise, recreation and sport.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in Prompt EMR in line with payer, Medicare and Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act requirements.
- Communicate and coordinate care with referring providers, including OB/GYN, urogynecology, urology, colorectal, primary care and midwifery.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity and comfort, following HIPAA and clinic policies for sensitive examinations, including chaperone and consent procedures.
- Participate in mentorship, case reviews, in-services and continuing education to build pelvic health expertise.
- Contribute to clinic and pelvic health program growth through community education, referral outreach and events.
- Uphold Goodlife's P.E.O.P.L.E. values and collaborate with front desk, billing and clinical staff to deliver an excellent patient experience.
