IHR Physical Therapist PRN (As Needed Non-Benefited)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

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 and regulatory and accreditation standards. This licensed 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, educational, and leadership activities. The position is part of the in-house registry team and provides care at the Outpatient Oakbrook Rehab Clinic. It is an hourly, as-needed, non-benefited role requiring a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month. The therapist manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, collaborates with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, documents care in the electronic medical record, and contributes to departmental education and improvement efforts. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule is rotating, and the therapist must be willing to adjust their schedule or assignment to meet patient-care and meeting needs.

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.
Strong outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence.
Provide friendly, professional service and timely, accurate information to patients and customers; address concerns or connect them with appropriate resources.
Use service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
Manage patient plans of care and collaborate consistently with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
Manage patients from initial contact through discharge, supporting 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, performance, assessment, treatment-plan status, and discharge needs while meeting documentation requirements.
Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and continuous-improvement efforts.
Help reduce costs, streamline work processes, and improve or grow services.
Maintain effective professional relationships with healthcare team members and participate in internal and external marketing as expected.
Promote respectful communication, listen to team members, invite input, and acknowledge individual and team contributions.
Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
Complete non-patient-care responsibilities, such as coverage notes, schedule-change requests, and bonus-pay forms and follow-up calls, within established timelines.
Contribute to clinic education through activities such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement.
Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
Maintain productivity standards and manage work efficiently.
Flex schedule or assignment as needed to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours.