Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Job Description Summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. In addition to operating a 262-bed flagship hospital in downtown Chicago and wholly owned DayRehab and outpatient clinics across Chicagoland, the organization extends its reach and expands patient access to comprehensive rehabilitation services through its Global Network of alliance hospitals.

Since 2023, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has brought its expertise to Detroit through a partnership with Henry Ford Health. Currently, the organization provides management of inpatient rehabilitation and medical-surgical therapy at various Henry Ford Health community hospitals. Upon opening in 2029, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will occupy the top three floors of Henry Ford Health’s patient tower — a 72-bed, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab physicians champion a life-changing mission and vision. They contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration and commitment to excellence Together, they advance human ability.

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) consist of Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).

The Advanced Practice provider is responsible for providing care to both inpatients and outpatients. In collaboration with the physician, assists with the diagnosis of medical conditions, planning and implementation of interventions, as well as evaluating patient responses. Serves as a resource for staff and students on issues and strategies in the management of patients and is expected to participate in scientific clinical research and publication.

The Advanced Practice Provider consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.


The Advanced Practice Provider demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Clinical privileges for the individual Advanced Practice Provider shall be made by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Executive Committee of Active Medical Staff. The Advanced Practice Provider must be licensed to practice in Michigan and will procure clinical privileges at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Henry Ford Health. Scope of practice for the Advanced Practice Provider is subject to the scope definition in Michigan.

The Advanced Practice Provider will:

• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.
• Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.
• Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.
• Assist physicians with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support. 
• Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee. 
• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
• Present selected patients’ assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.
• Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, document the discussion in the patient record, and communicate the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide information and support to patients and families, facilitating communication between patients and members of the health care team.
• Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and managers to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
• Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.