Physical Therapist-Inpatient Registry Days
About The Position
The Physical Therapist is a licensed clinician who provides inpatient physical therapy in accordance with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, policies, and regulatory standards, as well as the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Illinois requirements. 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, evaluates and treats patients using appropriate modalities, equipment, and protocols, and collaborates consistently with treating PTAs and other healthcare team members. The position requires timely, complete electronic medical record documentation, patient education suited to each patient’s needs, and participation in department education, student programs, service development, and process improvement. The therapist maintains departmental productivity expectations and may flex their schedule or assignment to meet patient-care and meeting needs.
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; help patients and customers find their way; and use service recovery skills when needed.
- Manage patient plans of care and patient management from initial contact through discharge, including functional progress, safety, treatment outcomes, and timely collaboration with treating PTAs.
- Select and perform appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment use, and protocols; complete re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Adhere to department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and document all notes in the electronic medical record in accordance with documentation requirements.
- Complete daily notes reflecting patient response, performance, status, treatment plan, and discharge needs.
- Provide patient education using materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s understanding and motivation.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, communicate respectfully, and contribute to teamwork within and across departments.
- Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage schedules and assignments on time, and maintain productivity standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the improvement and growth of services.
- Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and department educational efforts as appropriate.
- Support student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as appropriate.
- Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines.
- Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits are described as including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching; detailed benefits and eligibility depend on employment classification.
