Physical Therapist

About This Role

This full-time day position as a Physical Therapist focuses on direct patient care, teaching, and participation in committees and process improvement initiatives. The role involves serving as a role model for other therapists and clinical interns in all professional and clinical activities, ensuring a patient-first approach in a positive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions
• Present a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers
• Address questions and concerns promptly or identify appropriate person and resources to do so
• Provide directions to help patients and customers with finding their way
• Use effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur
• Maintain primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PT/PTAs
• Demonstrate teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments
• Communicate effectively with others, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge the assistance and contributions of others
• Use organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
• Manage work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
• Contribute to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement
• Participate in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services provided
• Demonstrate creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidence by team feedback and documentation
• Demonstrate essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols
• Perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly
• Assume 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
• Maintain primary responsibility over patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PTA(s)
• Adhere to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Complete 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)
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback
• Participate in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan
• Work to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (ex: physician, nurse, case manager)
• Participate in internal and external marketing per department expectations
• Create 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
• Accept constructive feedback and can make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback
• Proactively complete non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay (forms and follow up phone calls)
• Contribute to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI) as per department expectations
• Actively participate in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host as per department expectations
• Maintain productivity standards per department expectations
• Demonstrate willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings and department specific meetings outside of normal work hours

Requirements

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

Nice to have:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• 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

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time days

About the Company

Northwestern Medicine focuses on patient interaction to cultivate a positive workplace and is a leader in the healthcare industry. Their goal is to take care of their employees through competitive benefits.