Physical Therapist-Pelvic/Ortho Full-time 15k Sign-on

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare-posted 4 months ago
DeKalb, IL
5,001-10,000 employees
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Rehabilitation Services at Northwestern Medicine is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team within our growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 10 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in innovative care delivery, training the next generation of rehabilitation specialists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Rehabilitation Services values building relationships with our patients and their families, understanding the needs of our clinical and non-clinical staff, and providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and program development. Our integration with hospitals and clinics across Northwestern Medicine make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Rehabilitation Services at Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

  • 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.
  • Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
  • Provides directions to help patients and customers with finding their way.
  • Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
  • Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PT/PTAs.
  • Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
  • Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
  • 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.
  • Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
  • Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances.
  • Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of 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 the time of initial contact to discharge.
  • Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Completes daily notes that reflect patient’s response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status.
  • 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.
  • Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation.
  • Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes.
  • Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines.
  • Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic.
  • Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
  • Maintains productivity standards per department expectations.
  • Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois.
  • BLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
  • Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan forgiveness
  • 401(k) matching
  • Lifecycle benefits
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