Northwestern Medicine · 5 hours ago
Physical Therapist-Pelvic Floor Outpatient Full Time Day/Evening Sign On Bonus Eligible
Orland Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry focused on providing a patient-first approach. They are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with pelvic floor experience to provide direct patient care, participate in departmental process improvement, and serve as a role model for clinical interns and therapists.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Demonstrates the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions to help patients and customers with finding their way
Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur
Maintains primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PT/ PTA s
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement
Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide
Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidence by team feedback and documentation
Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review
Assumes 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. Maintains primary responsibility over patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PTA(s)
Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. All notes are documented in electronic medical record (EMR)
Completes 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)
Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback
Participates in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan
Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (ex: physician, nurse, case manager). Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations
Creates 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
Accepts constructive feedback and can make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback
Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay (forms and follow up phone calls)
Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI) as per department expectations
Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host as per department expectations
Maintains productivity standards per department expectations
Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings and department specific meetings outside of normal work hours
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois
BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
Pelvic floor experience required
Preferred
Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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