Physical Therapist-Pelvic Health Sign-on Bonus Available

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care and is responsible for managing patients’ care from initial contact through discharge, including functional progress, safety, treatment outcomes, and coordination with treating physical therapist assistants. The role also includes teaching, participation in committees and departmental process improvement, and professional contributions to patient care and the rehabilitation team. The therapist serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, educational, and leadership activities. The position is within Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Services, a collaborative, multidisciplinary team serving patients across hospitals and community locations.

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 friendly, professional service; communicate accurate information and timely updates; address questions and concerns; assist patients and customers with directions; and use service recovery skills to resolve problems.
• Manage patients’ physical therapy care from initial contact through discharge, ensuring functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate consistently and in a timely manner with treating physical therapist assistants and other care team members.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, documenting all notes in the electronic medical record and completing documentation that supports ongoing care and reimbursement.
• Provide education and materials suited to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Contribute to committees, department processes, special projects, continuous improvement, service growth, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• Promote respectful communication, listen to team members, invite input, acknowledge contributions, 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, such as in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in student clinical or 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 outside normal work hours when needed.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete assignments on time.

Benefits

• The posting mentions competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching; it directs applicants to the company benefits page for details.
• Sign-on bonus available, subject to eligibility restrictions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time