Physical Therapist Schroth/Ortho-Full-time Days Sign-on Bonus Available

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Warrenville, IL

1d • $42 - $57

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement while reflecting Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complying with its policies and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The therapist is licensed in Illinois and practices according to professional ethical and practice standards. The role serves as a model for therapists and clinical interns through professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The position manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, treatment, re-evaluation, documentation, patient education, and coordination with treating physical therapist assistants and other healthcare professionals. The therapist contributes to service improvement, departmental education, student and observation programs, and a respectful, collaborative team culture. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the day shift; flexibility may be needed for patient-care needs and meetings outside normal work hours. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires.

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.
• Schroth certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Provide approachable, professional service; share accurate information and timely updates, address questions and concerns, provide directions, and use service-recovery skills when problems occur.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care and collaborate consistently and promptly with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage each patient’s physical therapy care from initial contact through discharge, including functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and daily notes in the electronic medical record in accordance with department policy and documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Work effectively with coworkers and healthcare team members, communicate respectfully, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently; manage schedules and assignments on time and maintain productivity standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and growth of services.
• Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances and document appropriately.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, marketing activities, and internal and external professional relationships as expected.
• Contribute to department and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement activities.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes and schedule-change requests.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible new hires.
• Northwestern Medicine offers a range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time