Physical Therapist Peds and Adults Inpatient and Outpatient Part Time Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Wheaton, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

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

Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations
Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans.
Provides patient, family and caregiver education.
Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications
Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards.
Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plans’ administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance.
Administers physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies in order to restore function and prevent disability.
Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans
Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care
Completes all related medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established policies and standards
Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators
Demonstrate competency through the annual completion of written and demonstration style competency examinations
Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH and Rehabilitation Services
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings
Serves on assigned departmental committees
Attends/contributes to monthly departmental and discipline-specific service meetings
Adheres to the Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Adheres to the Code of Ethics, Customer Service Standards and the Patients First mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, formulating and meeting developmental goals
Supervises students within departmental clinical education guidelines