Outpatient Physical Therapist-Casual As Needed

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 71,635 - 79,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits for well-being

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Illinois is looking for a Physical Therapist IHR-Casual As Needed. This position involves providing patient care and collaborating on treatment plans. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed in Illinois. The role offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $52 to $58 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, teaching, and participates in departmental process improvement.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care.
• Documents thorough notes in EMR, including evaluations and progress notes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Join to apply for the Physical Therapist IHR-Casual As Needed role at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.

The salary range for this position is $52.00 - $58.00 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while protecting against unexpected life events.

Description

The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement.
• Models NM values of teamwork, patient first, integrity, and excellence in daily work.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through collaboration with treating PT/PTAs.
• Communicates effectively, respects diverse opinions, acknowledges contributions, and uses organizational resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule, completes tasks on time, and contributes to continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and adapts treatment to special circumstances.
• Documents thorough notes in EMR, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provides educational materials, participates in committees and projects, and fosters respectful communication.
• Supports student clinical or observation programs and maintains productivity standards.
• Flexibly adjusts schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs and departmental meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Background checks may be performed; a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant.