Physical Therapist-Inpatient Registry Days
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Huntley, IL
About The Position
The Physical Therapist is a licensed clinician who provides inpatient physical therapy in accordance with professional ethical and practice standards and Illinois requirements. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns. The position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
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 welcoming, professional service; communicate accurate information and timely updates, respond to questions and concerns, provide directions, and use service recovery skills when needed.
- Maintain responsibility for patient plans of care through consistent collaboration with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
- Select and perform appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
- Manage patient care from initial contact through discharge, addressing functional progress, safety, and outcomes.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment responses, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in accordance with department policies and documentation requirements.
- Provide patient education using materials and methods suited to each patient’s 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, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and service development.
- Support respectful communication, teamwork, constructive feedback, and timely recognition of team contributions.
- Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes and schedule-change requests.
- Contribute to department education through activities such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement; participate in student clinical and observation programs as an instructor, mentor, or host.
- Meet department productivity standards and flex schedule or assignments to meet patient-care needs and attend meetings, including those outside normal work hours.
- Use organizational and department resources efficiently and complete assigned work on time.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
