Senior Physical Therapist & Clinical Mentor

Northwesternmedicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, participate in teaching, and collaborate on departmental committees and process improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes high standards of ethics, teamwork, and patient-first values.

You will model professional behavior, maintain patient plans of care with the PT/PTA team, and contribute to education for staff and interns. A strong commitment to quality care and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Delivers direct patient care and participates in teaching and departmental committees.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through collaboration with treating PT/PTA(s).
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in EMR per policy.
• Contributes to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and department projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, participate in teaching, and collaborate on departmental committees and process improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes high standards of ethics, teamwork, and patient-first values.

You will model professional behavior, maintain patient plans of care with the PT/PTA team, and contribute to education for staff and interns. A strong commitment to quality care and regulatory compliance is essential.