Physical Therapist Inpatient Full Time Days Marianjoy Wheaton

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

1.0FTE

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.

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
• Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators
• Demonstrate 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 Adheres to the Code of Ethics,
• Customer Service Standards and the Patients First mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, formulating and meeting developmental goals 
• Additional Functions
• Supervises students within departmental clinical education guidelines

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Physical Therapy License, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy if graduate before 2002
• Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy if graduate after 2002
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

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.