Outpatient Physical Therapist: Lead Care & Innovation

Northwestern Medicine; Naperville Township (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, teaching, and participation on committees and process improvement. The role emphasizes ethics, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with PT/PTA teams to support high standards of care.

You will evaluate and treat patients, document care in the EMR, develop care plans, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction within NM.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates NM values in daily work and interactions.
• Provides direct patient care and participates in committees and process improvement.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plans of care through collaboration with PT/PTA(s).
• Completes timely documentation in EMR, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Contributes to education of department/clinic and participates in student clinical programs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, teaching, and participation on committees and process improvement. The role emphasizes ethics, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with PT/PTA teams to support high standards of care.

You will evaluate and treat patients, document care in the EMR, develop care plans, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction within NM.