Physical Therapist Inpatient Full Time Days Marianjoy Wheaton

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physical Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation in Wheaton, Illinois. This 1.0 FTE exempt position focuses on evaluating patients, developing collaborative treatment plans, and educating patients and families to restore function and prevent disability.

The role requires IL licensure, a PT degree, and BLS certification. Preference for advanced PT degrees may be considered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations.
• Inpatient rehabilitation and collaboration on treatment plans.
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in IL

BLS from American Heart Association

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

1.0FTE

Exempt

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

Responsibilities:

• Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans.
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education.
• Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications
• Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards.
• Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plans' administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance.
• Administers physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies in order to restore function and prevent disability.
• Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans
• Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care
• Completes all related medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established policies and standards
• Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators
• Demonstrate competency through the annual completion of written and demonstration style competency examinations
• Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH and Rehabilitation Services
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings
• Serves on assigned departmental committees
• Attends/contributes to monthly departmental and discipline-specific service meetings
• Adheres to the Hospital and departmental policies and proceduresAdheres to the Code of Ethics,
• Customer Service Standards and the Patients First mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, formulating and meeting developmental goals
• Additional Functions
• Supervises students within departmental clinical education guidelines

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.