Physical Therapist- Outpatient, Full-time, days $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionAt 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 healthcare, no
matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At
Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive
benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k)
matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe 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.Case load consists of 80% Neuro and 20% Ortho patients in
a multidisciplinary collaborate environment. This position provides
opportunity to learn from peers/co-workers with many opportunities
for clinical growth and professional development.The Physical
Therapist is 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.Responsibilities:Serves as a role model for all
therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional,
clinical, communication, education and leadership
activities.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 to patients and customers with
finding their way.Uses effective service recovery skills to solve
problems or service breakdowns when they occur.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. (RE cards, thank you
notes).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.Adheres to department policy
regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. All
notes are legible.Completes daily notes that reflect patients
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 JCAHO 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 physician
relations through phone communication, shadowing, marketing visits,
and rounds/surgery observation.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 as evidence by huddles/staff
meetings, RE cards, and thank you notes.Accepts constructive
feedback and is able to make timely changes as evidenced by written
coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback.Completes new
evaluations and discharge follow up phone calls to support patient
satisfaction goals.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).Minimal
Expectation: inservice from continuing education course and/or
leading one article review.Proactively acts as a clinical
instructor to students, observers, interns.Minimum Expectation: is
one student/intern per year.Score may be based on quality of
experience as rated thought student evaluation.Maintains both
patients/day and billable time unit standards set by department and
makes efficient use of non-billable time.Demonstrates willingness
to flex schedule to meet patient care needs, quarterly staff
meetings and department specific meetings outside of normal work
hours.AA/EOE.QualificationsRequired: Bachelors Degree in Physical
Therapy.Graduates prior to January 1, 2002, the applicant's
curriculum shall have a minimum of 120 semester hours that shall
include a minimum of 50 semester hours credit in general education
and at least the following subject areas in professional education
(a minimum of 57 semester hours required):Basic Health Sciences
(Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Neurology,
Psychology).Clinical Sciences to include, but not limited to the
major areas of: Medicine or Surgery. Physical therapy theory and
application, including therapeutic exercise, evaluation procedures,
physical agents, mechanical modalities, electrotherapy, massage,
orthotics and prosthetics, and professional issues.Clinical
Education a minimum of 800 clock hours.Graduates after January 1,
2002 must have a minimum of a master's degree in physical
therapy.Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois.BLS within
30 days of hire.Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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