Physical Therapist IHR - Old Irving Park Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • $52 - $58

About The Position

The Physical Therapist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. This licensed physical therapist follows professional and Illinois state standards of practice. The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in committees, 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.
• Basic Life Support (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 in daily work and interactions.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor; provide accurate information and timely updates; address questions and concerns; and help patients and customers find their way.
• Use service recovery skills to resolve problems and service breakdowns.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• Work collaboratively within and across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently and manage schedules and assignments in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the growth of services.
• Adapt treatment to special circumstances and use appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage physical therapy care from initial contact through discharge, with responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and document all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that describe patient response and performance, assess status relative to the treatment plan and discharge needs, and meet documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, and special projects in line with clinical expertise and individual performance plans.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members and participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• Promote respectful communication by listening, inviting team input, communicating openly, being approachable, and acknowledging contributions promptly.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities, including coverage notes and schedule-change requests, within established timelines.
• Contribute to departmental and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement, as expected.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected.
• Maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours when needed.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine states that it offers a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events.
• The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time