IHR Physical Therapist - Innovative Mobile PT

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.

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Join Our Innovative Mobile Physical Therapy Team! - IHR

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving care model that emphasizes flexibility, patient-centered care, and clinical innovation. We are hiring a Physical Therapist for our Mobile Physical Therapy Team
, delivering skilled outpatient physical therapy directly in patients’ homes, with the use of telehealth services as appropriate.

The ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable and comfortable working in home-based care
  , supporting patients immediately following discharge from inpatient rehab
• Confident working with patients with a
  variety of neurological conditions
• Skilled in
  Orthopedics and transitional care
  , with strong clinical judgment and safety awareness
• Passionate about delivering
  high-quality, personalized care
  during complex transitions of care
• Comfortable integrating
  telehealth
  to support patient education, follow-up, and continuity of care
• Values
  flexible scheduling
  , which may include daytime or evening hours based on clinician and patient preferences

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.

• A licensed physical therapist who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by their professional organization and by the State of Illinois.
• The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement.
• Serves as a role model for all therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.

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…