Physical Therapist Orthopedic-Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

18h • $42 - $57

About The Position

The Physical Therapist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. This licensed physical therapist also follows the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and State of Illinois requirements.

The position provides direct patient care and includes teaching, participation in committees and departmental process improvement, and service as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, educational, and leadership activities. The therapist manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, collaborates with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, documents care in the electronic medical record, and contributes to education, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on the day shift. The role requires willingness to flex the schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours. Salary is $41.87–$56.52 per hour.

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 a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance; give patients and customers accurate information and timely updates, address concerns, provide directions, and use service-recovery skills when problems occur.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• Support coworkers across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and recognize others’ contributions.
• Use organizational and department resources efficiently and complete work and assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined work processes, and growth of services.
• Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances and demonstrate appropriate clinical skill in selecting evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Perform reevaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Manage patients from initial contact through discharge, with responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department requirements for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; document all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes that accurately reflect patient response, performance, assessment, treatment-plan status, and discharge needs, meeting documentation requirements for continuity of care and reimbursement.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and the individual performance plan.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, such as physicians, nurses, and case managers; participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• Promote respectful communication by listening, inviting team input, communicating openly, remaining approachable, and acknowledging contributions promptly.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, and bonus-pay forms and follow-up calls.
• Contribute to department and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement, as expected.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected.
• Maintain department productivity standards.
• Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine offers a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. The posting references tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching; benefit eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level