Outpatient PT Resource Coordinator — Full-Time Rehab

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Out Patient Physical Therapist Resource Coordinator in Tinley Park for a full-time daytime schedule. The role combines direct patient care with supervision, mentoring, and departmental initiatives to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction.

The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership, development of staff, and ensuring appropriate service intensity while maintaining professional standards and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field (e.g. OT, PT, SLP)
• 3 years of experience in field of expertise
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience and demonstrated ability) preferred

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the manager and director, actively involved in the operational aspects of patient care and department operations to support unit-specific programs and organizational initiatives.
• Maintains open lines of communication within Rehabilitative Services and with other departments and leaders in the organization.
• Coordinates daily work activities of professional, technical, and non-technical employees including scheduling/assignments, vacation/education time, and schedule changes.
• Enforces policy and procedures, trains new employees and monitors department education programs.
• Ensures all patients are scheduled and receive the appropriate intensity of services by ongoing monitoring of schedules and billable standards set by department.
• Assists Manager/Director in orienting new staff and completing the 90-day orientation and competency process for new employees.
• Assists with identifying and monitoring clinical metrics and compliance on an ongoing basis.
• Models exemplary professionalism and team building skills to build partnerships and advance the team in providing patient-centered care.
• Maintains knowledge of NM and department/location specific policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Out Patient Physical Therapist Resource Coordinator in Tinley Park for a full-time daytime schedule. The role combines direct patient care with supervision, mentoring, and departmental initiatives to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction.

The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership, development of staff, and ensuring appropriate service intensity while maintaining professional standards and a patient-centered approach.