Outpatient Physical Therapist-IHR Casual As Needed

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Sugar Grove, IL

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About The Position

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

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.
• Provide friendly, professional service; communicate accurate information and timely updates, respond to questions and concerns, provide directions, and use service recovery skills when needed.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communicate effectively, respect differing opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently; manage schedules and complete tasks on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the growth of services.
• Use appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Manage patients from initial contact through discharge, addressing functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, documenting all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that document patient response and performance, treatment status, and discharge needs while meeting documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, marketing, and professional relationships with healthcare team members.
• Promote respectful communication, accept constructive feedback, and make timely changes when needed.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities, including coverage notes and schedule change requests, within established timelines.
• Contribute to department and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement efforts.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
• Maintain productivity standards and flex schedules or assignments to meet patient-care and department meeting needs, including meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time