Physical Therapist - Rehab Service Mobile Part-time

Overview

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach helps us lead in the healthcare industry. You will be part of our team across the Northwestern Medicine system, with competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. This role supports a Mobile Physical Therapy Team delivering outpatient physical therapy directly in patients’ homes and may include telehealth services.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, committed to high-quality, personalized care, and values flexible scheduling that may include daytime or evening hours based on clinician and patient preferences.

• Demonstrates the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
• Maintains a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance; provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; resolves questions and concerns promptly or directs to the appropriate resource.
• 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).
• Collaborates with others across departments; communicates effectively, respects diverse opinions, and acknowledges contributions.
• Uses organizational resources efficiently and manages work schedule to complete tasks on time.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline processes, and grow services.
• Adapts treatment creatively to special circumstances with team feedback and documentation; demonstrates essential skill competencies in evaluation, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Maintains responsibility over the course of physical therapist patient management from initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety, and outcomes; documents in EMR and coordinates with treating PTA(s).
• Completes documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and notes that support payer interpretation and reimbursement.
• Provides educational materials appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation; participates in committees, department processes, and special projects.
• Develops professional relationships with healthcare teams and participates in internal/external marketing as per department expectations.
• Fosters a culture of respectful communication, openness to feedback, and timely acknowledgment of contributions.
• Completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines and contributes to departmental education efforts (e.g., in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation).
• Supports student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host per department expectations; maintains productivity standards and willingness to flex schedule as needed.

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.

• 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 offered a position, you will complete an authorization disclosure form for the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
• Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: AI tools may be used in portions of the candidate review process; all employment decisions are made by a person.
• Benefits: A wide range of benefits is offered to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
• Sign-on Bonus Eligibility:
  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.