Advocate Health Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency Program
Mission
In support of the Advocate Health mission, we prepare physical therapists to deliver high quality, enhanced care in all settings of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy using evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning to advance the profession and help patients live fully.
About the Program
The Advocate Health Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency provides degreed physical therapists with supportive, one-on-one training to develop their skillset. Residents receive the experience and mentoring needed to elevate their clinical expertise and prepare them to better meet the challenges of the ever-changing health care environment.
The Advocate Health Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency is a paid, full-time, one-year program that begins in March and continues through February of the following year.
The residency will primarily take place at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.
Position specifics
- Number of full-time positions: 1
- One-year program cycle: March 2025 through February 2026
- Weekend commitment: One weekend shift every four (4) weeks
Your learning experience will involve
- Critical care ICU placement
- Temporary and permanent mechanical circulatory support devices
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Impella 5.5®
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Outpatient cardiopulmonary physical therapy
- Pediatric cardiovascular impairments and surgery
- Additional Opportunities:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support (ACLS/BLS) training and certification
- Member of the Cardiopulmonary Practice Council
- Research project participation
- Rounding with multidisciplinary teams
- Surgical observation
Benefits
- Access to continuing education events sponsored by Advocate Health
- Competitive salary
- Free parking
- Health, dental, and life insurance options
- MedBridge license
- Office space with administrative support
- Paid time off
Residency Financial Fact Sheet
Our Financial Fact Sheet provides applicants with the true costs involved with participation in this residency program. For the selected candidate, Advocate Health pays a competitive salary and covers program costs, excluding fees associated with conference registration(s) and travel expenses.
Contact information
Program Director: Elaine Kempers, MS, OT/L
Program Coordinator: Meghan Gushurst, PT, DPT, CCS
To learn more: email ahhs-ptcvpresidency@aah.org
Diversity Statement
Our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is anchored by our purpose to help people live well and fueled by a commitment to transform our workplace and our communities – because we believe a diverse workforce and strong patient and community relationships allow us to deliver equitable care for all, close gaps, foster a thriving inclusive environment, and ensure outcomes that are consistent and fair.
We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion every single day, and in everything we do. Learn more in our D&I Impact Report.