Outpatient Physical Therapist Float Locations-Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Glen Ellyn, IL

1d•$43 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist Float to join their Rehabilitation Services team. This role supports Neurological, Vestibular, and Orthopedic patient populations across various locations. Rehabilitation Services is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team within a growing, nationally recognized health system. They are committed to providing world-class care and pushing boundaries in innovative care delivery, training future specialists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. The team values building relationships, understanding staff needs, and providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and program development. Their integration across hospitals and clinics allows them to serve more patients closer to where they live and work, unified under the mission of 'Patients First'.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois
BLS from American Heart Association upon hire

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, addressing questions and concerns promptly or identifying appropriate resources.
Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns.
Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PT/ PTA's.
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments, communicating effectively, respecting diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledging contributions.
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement, participating in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, and improve/grow services.
Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting treatment to special circumstances.
Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting appropriate evaluations and using treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly.
Assumes complete responsibility over the course of physical therapist patient management from initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcome.
Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, documenting all notes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Completes daily notes that reflect patient’s response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment of status relevant to the treatment plan and discharge needs.
Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation.
Participates in committees, department processes, and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan.
Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (e.g., physician, nurse, case manager).
Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation, approachability, and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions.
Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes.
Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms and follow up phone calls).
Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI) as per department expectations.
Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host as per department expectations.
Maintains productivity standards per department expectations.
Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings, and department-specific meetings outside of normal work hours.