Clinical Physical Therapist & Patient-Centric Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 1.0 FTE Exempt position. The PT provides direct patient care, participates in teaching, serves on committees, and engages in departmental process improvement while upholding the organization’s ethics and standards.

The role requires licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, and BLS certification at hire, with collaboration across care teams and documentation in the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates NM values in daily work and interactions.
• Presents a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Delivers direct patient care and participates in teaching.
• Serves on committees and engages in departmental process improvement.
• Maintains patient plans of care with timely collaboration with PT/PTA(s).
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in EMR.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

EMR Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 1.0 FTE Exempt position. The PT provides direct patient care, participates in teaching, serves on committees, and engages in departmental process improvement while upholding the organization’s ethics and standards.

The role requires licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, and BLS certification at hire, with collaboration across care teams and documentation in the EMR system.