Registry Physical Therapist, Acute Care Physical Therapy Casual Days at Northwestern Medicine
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
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
The Registry Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, 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:
Administers physical therapy evaluations and develops collaborative treatment plans with patients.
Restores function and prevents further disability through ongoing assessment leading to appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Provides direct patient care for an established 65% of hours worked.
Performs appropriate physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations on a regular basis.
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.
Demonstrates competency through the annual completion of the written and/or demonstration-style competency examinations.
Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH.
Promotes and maintains professional working relationship with peers.
Maintains/promotes open communication with internal contacts, such as nursing and social work.
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.
Works a minimum of two days per month.
Demonstrates responsibility for assessing, treating, caring for adults (18-64 years), and geriatrics (65+) from a developmental perspective.
Physical/Visual/Mental Qualifications of the Position:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
Visually observe, interpret and document patient's verbal and behavioral responses during assessment and treatment activities.
Communicate clearly and effectively with physicians, patients, families, guests and other members of the health care team.
Respond to emergency signals and indicators.
Push/pull patients in wheelchairs (100-300 lbs.) for short distances.
Push/pull supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Lift patients up to 80 lbs. or with assistance up to 200 lbs.
Provide physical assistance to patients during mobility training.
Display concentration and attention span for brief and extended periods of time (up to 90 minutes) to perform tasks including patient evaluations, patient treatments, participation discharge panels, participation in continuing education activities.
Commute between office space and patient treatment locations.
The work involves potential risks which require use of safety precautions, use of safe practices with patients, clinical and office equipment (including universal precautions), avoidance of trips and falls, use of body mechanics, and observation of fire and safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the employee to be familiar and compliant with these procedures.
Supervises students within department clinical education guidelines.
Delegates appropriate responsibilities to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants.
Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators.
AA/EOE
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Qualifications
Required:
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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.
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Registry Physical Therapist, Acute Care Physical Therapy Casual Days
Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID EV50885A Job Function Rehabilitation/Wellness Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Casual / Per Diem Apply Now
The salary range for this position is $52.00 - $52.00 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
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
The Registry Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, 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:
Administers physical therapy evaluations and develops collaborative treatment plans with patients.
Restores function and prevents further disability through ongoing assessment leading to appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Provides direct patient care for an established 65% of hours worked.
Performs appropriate physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations on a regular basis.
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.
Demonstrates competency through the annual completion of the written and/or demonstration-style competency examinations.
Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH.
Promotes and maintains professional working relationship with peers.
Maintains/promotes open communication with internal contacts, such as nursing and social work.
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.
Works a minimum of two days per month.
Demonstrates responsibility for assessing, treating, caring for adults (18-64 years), and geriatrics (65+) from a developmental perspective.
Physical/Visual/Mental Qualifications of the Position:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
Visually observe, interpret and document patient's verbal and behavioral responses during assessment and treatment activities.
Communicate clearly and effectively with physicians, patients, families, guests and other members of the health care team.
Respond to emergency signals and indicators.
Push/pull patients in wheelchairs (100-300 lbs.) for short distances.
Push/pull supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Lift patients up to 80 lbs. or with assistance up to 200 lbs.
Provide physical assistance to patients during mobility training.
Display concentration and attention span for brief and extended periods of time (up to 90 minutes) to perform tasks including patient evaluations, patient treatments, participation discharge panels, participation in continuing education activities.
Commute between office space and patient treatment locations.
The work involves potential risks which require use of safety precautions, use of safe practices with patients, clinical and office equipment (including universal precautions), avoidance of trips and falls, use of body mechanics, and observation of fire and safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the employee to be familiar and compliant with these procedures.
Supervises students within department clinical education guidelines.
Delegates appropriate responsibilities to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants.
Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators.
AA/EOE
#LI-AD1
Qualifications
Required:
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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.
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