Physical Therapist-Pelvic Health Part-time Days 5k Sign-on

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their rehab department. This role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and patient-first values, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care throughout their treatment journey. You will be responsible for managing patient plans, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Wide range of employee benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care from initial contact to discharge, ensuring safety and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and maintain productivity standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Description

**This position comes with a $5,000 sign-on bonus**

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The Physical Therapist reflects 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.

Description

• 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. Provides directions to help patients and customers with finding their way.
• 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, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• 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.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review.
• 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 as evidenced by team feedback and documentation. Maintains primary responsibility over patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PTA(s).
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. All notes are documented in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Completes daily notes that reflect patient’s response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs as evidenced by chart review, meeting all documentation requirements (e.g., allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).
• 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 (ex: physician, nurse, case manager). Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation, approachability, and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions.
• Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay (forms and follow up phone calls).
• Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI) as per department expectations.
• Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host as per department expectations
• Maintains productivity standards per department expectations
• Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings and department specific meetings outside of normal work hours.

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Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

Current employees and former employees that have terminated in the last year are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.

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 ourBenefitssection to learn more.