Physical Therapist-Outpatient Full-time Sign-on Bonus Available

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Sandwich, IL

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient physical therapy at Northwestern Medicine and reflects the organization’s mission, vision, and values while following its Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in committees and departmental process improvement, and serving as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The therapist manages patient care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluations, treatment planning, re-evaluations, documentation in the electronic medical record, and coordination with physical therapist assistants and other healthcare professionals. The position also contributes to patient education, department and clinic education, student clinical and observation programs, marketing, and continuous improvement. Schedule flexibility may be needed to meet patient care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours.

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 values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Provide friendly, professional service; give patients and customers accurate information and timely updates, address concerns, provide directions, and use service recovery skills when needed.
• Maintain responsibility for patient plans of care through consistent collaboration with treating physical therapist assistants.
• Collaborate with coworkers and other departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions, and use organizational resources efficiently.
• Manage work schedules and assignments on time, and contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and service growth.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage patients from initial contact through discharge, overseeing functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Follow department requirements for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; document care and patient response in the electronic medical record in a way that supports care continuity and reimbursement requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, and internal and external marketing as expected.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Promote respectful team communication, accept constructive feedback, and make timely changes when appropriate.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes and schedule-change requests.
• Contribute to clinic and department education through activities such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
• Meet department productivity standards and flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend meetings outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits and resources intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Sign-on bonus available, subject to eligibility restrictions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time