Physical Therapist-Inpatient In-house Registry 2500 Sign-on

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for their inpatient registry. This role emphasizes compassionate care, requiring expertise in diagnosing and treating various disorders. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality patient interactions and participating in continuous professional development. With a supportive environment and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and provides comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education tailored to individual understanding.
• Perform evaluations and maintain patient care plans.
• Engage in departmental committees and projects.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Service Recovery Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist-Inpatient In-house Registry 2500 Sign-on

Join to apply for the Physical Therapist-Inpatient In-house Registry 2500 Sign-on role at Northwestern Medicine.

This position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus**. Current employees and recent former employees (terminated within the last year) are not eligible for this bonus.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist IHR reflects NM's mission, vision, and values, adhering to the Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance, and all relevant standards. This is a flat rate position.

Northwestern Medicine commits to delivering high-quality healthcare with compassionate, state-of-the-art services. The role involves diagnosing and treating speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating NM's core values in daily interactions.
• Providing professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
• Offering accurate information and timely updates to patients and staff.
• Using effective service recovery skills.
• Maintaining responsibility over patient care plans and collaborating with PT/PTA teams.
• Participating in team efforts, communicating effectively, and respecting diverse opinions.
• Managing work schedules efficiently and contributing to process improvements.
• Performing evaluations, re-evaluations, and documentation according to department guidelines.
• Providing patient education tailored to individual understanding.
• Engaging in departmental committees, projects, and educational activities.
• Building professional relationships within healthcare teams and participating in marketing efforts.
• Fostering respectful communication and accepting constructive feedback.
• Completing non-patient responsibilities timely and participating in student training programs.
• Maintaining productivity and flexibility to meet department needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. Background checks are performed if offered employment, with convictions considered on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Details are available in our Benefits section.