Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist: Impact & Growth

Northwesternmedicine; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, education, and leadership within our Illinois department. You will model professional behavior, participate on relevant committees, and contribute to process improvement and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with PT/PTA teams, timely documentation in EMR, and ongoing patient education to support functional progress and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• Preferred: Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and develops patient plans of care.
• Teaches and participates on department committees and quality improvement projects.
• Serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in clinical, educational and leadership activities.
• Collaborates with PT/ PTA staff to maintain timely patient progress notes and discharge plans.
• Maintains EMR documentation and timely chart reviews.
• Participates in internal and external marketing and professional relationship building.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, education, and leadership within our Illinois department. You will model professional behavior, participate on relevant committees, and contribute to process improvement and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with PT/PTA teams, timely documentation in EMR, and ongoing patient education to support functional progress and safe discharge planning.