Outpatient Physical Therapist-Pelvic Health Full-time Sign-on Bonus Available

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Naperville, IL

1d • $42 - $57

About The Position

The Physical Therapist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role requires a licensed physical therapist who follows professional ethical and practice standards and State of Illinois requirements. The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The Physical Therapist manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, treatment planning, reassessment, documentation, and collaboration with physical therapist assistants and the broader healthcare team. The role also contributes to patient education, department and clinic education, student clinical and observation programs, service improvement, and professional relationships across the organization. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, on a day shift. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor and provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Address questions and concerns promptly, provide directions, and use service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely collaboration with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, with responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct reevaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment responses, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in accordance with department requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient's level of understanding and motivation.
• Demonstrate teamwork across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently and manage work schedules and assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the development and growth of services.
• Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances.
• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects consistent with clinical expertise and individual performance plans.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, and participate in internal and external marketing as expected.
• Promote respectful communication, accept constructive feedback, and make timely changes when needed.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes and schedule-change requests.
• Contribute to departmental and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
• Maintain productivity standards and flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend meetings, including those outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time