Weekend Inpatient PT — Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist for weekend shifts to provide direct patient care in a collaborative rehabilitation team. The role includes teaching, mentorship, and active participation in department initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and current IL licensure, with BLS at hire. Sign-on bonus $5,000 applies, with competitive benefits within our nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and supervision of clinical interns.
• Participate on committees and departmental process improvement.
• Collaborate with PT/PTA teams to manage patient plans of care.
• Maintain EMR documentation and daily notes per department policy.
• Contribute to education and program development within Rehabilitation Services.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Direct patient care

Teaching/mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois

BLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist for weekend shifts to provide direct patient care in a collaborative rehabilitation team. The role includes teaching, mentorship, and active participation in department initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and current IL licensure, with BLS at hire. Sign-on bonus $5,000 applies, with competitive benefits within our nationally recognized health system.