Physical Therapist Peds and Adults Inpatient and Outpatient Part Time Days Marianjoy

Job Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education
• Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications
• Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards
• Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plans' administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance
• Administers physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies in order to restore function and prevent disability
• Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans
• Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care
• Completes all related medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established policies and standards
• Affirms competency through the annual completion of written and demonstration style competency examinations
• Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH and Rehabilitation Services
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings
• Serves on assigned departmental committees
• Attends/contributes to monthly departmental and discipline-specific service meetings
• Adheres to the Hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois

Additional Functions

• Supervises students within departmental clinical education guidelines

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 our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus

Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.