Physical Therapist Clinical Fellow - Evanston Full time Days

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. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Physical Therapist Clinical Fellow 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.

This position provides a systematic set of learning experiences that address the knowledge, skills, and effective behaviors the fellow needs to achieve within the 12-month program.

Responsibilities:

• Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations.
• Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans.
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education.
• Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications.
• Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards.
• Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plans’ administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance.
• Administers physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans for patients by providing assessments and selecting appropriate techniques and therapies in order to restore function and prevent disability.
• Administration of Work• Provides direct patient care for 50% of the weekly FTE Performs appropriate physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations on a regular basis.
• Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans.
• Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care.
• Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators.
• Provide rehabilitation services to collegiate athletes within the sports medicine/athletic training room.
• Participates in research studies to include data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation of 3D movement analysis and strength assessments in healthy and injured individuals.
• Participation in application of sports medicine training with venue coverage on the field/court of play.

• Leadership/Supervisory Skills• Delegates appropriate responsibilities to subordinates.
• Promotes philosophy and objectives of NM and Rehabilitation Services.
• Present minimum of 1 in-service per year for Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Completes special projects as assigned by the Manager or Fellowship Director.

• Communications/Relationships• Promotes and maintains professional working relationship with peers.
• Maintains/promotes open communication with interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in an ongoing mentorship program.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings.
• Attends/contributes to monthly departmental and discipline-specific service meetings.

Required:

• Physical Therapy License, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations
• Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) specialist certification in Sports, or Completion of an ABPTRFE-accredited Sports residency

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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.