Physical Therapist – Patient-Centered Care & Leadership

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care within our Illinois facilities. You will collaborate with PT/PTA teams, contribute to patient plans of care, and participate in committees and departmental initiatives to improve services.

You will model ethical practice, deliver education to patients and students, and help drive program outcomes while maintaining professional standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PT/PTA(s).
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidence by team feedback and documentation.
• Assumes complete responsibility over the course of physical therapist patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcome.
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Completes daily notes that reflect patient’s response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback.
• Participates in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan.
• Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening and acknowledging contributions.
• Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes as evidenced by forms and audits.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines.
• Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic as per department expectations.
• Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs as per department expectations.
• Maintains productivity standards per department expectations.
• Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care within our Illinois facilities. You will collaborate with PT/PTA teams, contribute to patient plans of care, and participate in committees and departmental initiatives to improve services.

You will model ethical practice, deliver education to patients and students, and help drive program outcomes while maintaining professional standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines.