Physical Therapist - Mobile Rehab Evanston

Physical Therapist - Mobile Rehab Evanston (Full-Time, Days) – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Northwestern Medicine, patient interactions make a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As part of our team, you will join our quest for better health care, wherever you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We provide competitive benefits: tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hybrid Physical Therapist on our Mobile Team, delivering outpatient physical therapy directly into patients’ homes. The role also includes the use of telehealth services, with potential in‑clinic support depending on patient needs and census.

Evanston Area.

• Adaptable and comfortable working across various care settings.
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality, personalized care.
• Values flexible scheduling, which may include daytime or evening hours based on clinician and patient preferences.

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

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine values of teamwork, patient first, integrity, and excellence.
• Present a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; address questions promptly.
• Use service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns.
• Maintain primary responsibility over patient plan of care, collaborating with treating PT/PTA as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork by helping co‑workers within and across departments; communicate effectively and respect diverse opinions.
• Use organizational and unit resources efficiently.
• Manage work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, and improve services.
• Apply creative problem‑solving and adapt treatments to special circumstances.
• Select appropriate evaluations and utilize treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re‑evaluations according to guidelines.
• Assume full responsibility over patient management from initial contact to discharge, ensuring functional progress, safety, and outcomes.
• Adhere to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; document all notes in the electronic medical record.
• Complete daily notes reflecting patient response, performance, and assessment; meet documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suitable to patient understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects aligned with clinical expertise.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members (physician, nurse, case manager).
• Create a culture of respectful communication: listen, seek input, engage in open conversation, and acknowledge contributions.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non‑patient responsibilities within established timelines.
• Contribute to educational efforts, including in‑services, journal clubs, new‑hire orientation, and PI.
• Actively participate in student clinical or observation programs as a mentor or host.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Be willing to flex schedule or assignment for patient care needs and meetings outside normal hours.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Background checks are conducted for newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Applicants must complete an authorization and disclosure form allowing Northwestern Medicine to run a background check. Results are evaluated case‑by‑case under local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process; all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that improve physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one 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 on the job family.