Outpatient Physical Therapist – Patient-Centric Care

Northwesternmedicine; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and participate in teaching and departmental initiatives. The role emphasizes adherence to the organization’s ethics and compliance standards and collaboration with PTs/PTAs and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient plans of care, documenting progress in the EMR, and serving as a role model for clinical interns while upholding NM values of teamwork, integrity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics and Compliance Program.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, teaching, participation on committees and departmental process improvement.
• Serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.
• Demonstrates NM values: teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Maintains patient plan of care with collaboration with PT/PTA(s) and other healthcare team members.
• Completes daily notes reflecting patient response and status per EMR documentation requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and participate in teaching and departmental initiatives. The role emphasizes adherence to the organization’s ethics and compliance standards and collaboration with PTs/PTAs and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient plans of care, documenting progress in the EMR, and serving as a role model for clinical interns while upholding NM values of teamwork, integrity, and