Outpatient Physical Therapist-Orthopedic Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Bartlett, IL

18h • $42 - $57

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist provides direct patient care and is responsible for managing patients’ plans of care from initial contact through discharge, with attention to functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes. The role includes teaching, participation in appropriate committees and departmental process improvement, and serving as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns.

The therapist evaluates patients and selects appropriate treatments, modalities, equipment, and protocols; performs re-evaluations and adjusts treatment plans as needed; and documents evaluations, progress, daily treatment notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in accordance with department policy. The position also includes collaboration with PTAs and other healthcare team members, patient education, participation in educational and student programs, and contributing to service improvement and development. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.
• American Heart Association BLS certification 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 in daily work and interactions.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and provide timely, accurate information and updates to patients and customers.
• Address questions and concerns promptly, direct patients and customers to appropriate people or resources, and provide directions as needed.
• Use service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PTAs.
• Work cooperatively within and across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently; manage work schedules and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and growth of services.
• Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances and select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Manage patients from initial contact through discharge, taking responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and document all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that describe the patient’s response and performance, assess status relative to the treatment plan and discharge needs, and meet documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, departmental 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; participate in internal and external marketing as expected.
• Promote respectful communication by listening, seeking team input, engaging in open conversation, remaining approachable, and acknowledging contributions.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, and bonus-pay forms and follow-up calls.
• Contribute to clinic and department education, such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement efforts.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time