IHR Physical Therapist - Lakeview Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is a licensed clinician who reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The therapist follows professional standards of practice and Illinois state requirements. The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist also 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.
• 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.
• Provide professional, approachable service; provide patients and customers with accurate information, timely updates, and assistance with questions, concerns, and directions.
• Use service recovery skills to address problems or service breakdowns.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care and collaborate consistently and promptly with treating physical therapist assistants and other therapists.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, supporting functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that accurately describe treatment, patient response and performance, clinical status, treatment-plan relevance, and discharge needs while meeting documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts; help reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve services.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members and participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• Promote respectful communication, listen to team members, seek input, acknowledge contributions, and accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes and schedule-change requests.
• Contribute to department and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement activities.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected by the department.
• Maintain department productivity standards and manage work schedules and assignments efficiently.
• Flex schedule or assignment as needed to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings, including meetings outside normal work hours.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently and adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time