Physical Therapist-Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Sycamore, IL

1d•$42 - $57

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is a licensed clinician who follows the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, Illinois requirements, and Northwestern Medicine policies and standards. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a professional and clinical role model for therapists and clinical interns. The position manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluations, treatment planning, re-evaluations, documentation in the electronic medical record, patient education, and collaboration with treating physical therapist assistants and other healthcare professionals. The therapist also contributes to team and departmental effectiveness, service improvement, student education, and clinic activities. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) with a rotating shift.

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence.
Provide professional, approachable service; give patients and customers accurate information and timely updates, address concerns, and help resolve service breakdowns.
Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely collaboration with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, ensuring functional progress, safety, and appropriate treatment outcomes.
Select and perform appropriate evaluations and treatment using relevant modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
Document evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment responses, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in accordance with department policy and documentation requirements.
Provide educational materials and methods suited to patients’ understanding and motivation.
Collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, and participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
Contribute to committees, department processes, special projects, continuous improvement, and efforts to streamline work and manage costs.
Support respectful team communication, accept constructive feedback, and make timely changes when appropriate.
Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines and manage work schedules, tasks, and assignments efficiently.
Contribute to departmental education through activities such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
Maintain productivity standards and flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend meetings, including those outside normal work hours.