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Physical Therapist Inpatient Full Time Days Marianjoy Wheaton

Northwestern Medicine · Wheaton, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Full time days at Marianjoy in Wheaton. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the FTE, the shift and the site.

What would you do

How do you keep someone going when progress has stalled?

What they are checking: The daily emotional work of rehab, and most of the job is this.

How do you supervise a therapy assistant without taking over their treatment?

What they are checking: The posting names supervising paraprofessionals and monitoring treatment plan administration.

A patient is not safe to do what they want to do. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Safety and autonomy collide constantly in rehab.

About the work

Tell me about your inpatient rehabilitation experience.

What they are checking: The posting is inpatient rehab at Marianjoy, which is a dedicated rehabilitation hospital.

How do you select an evaluation for a patient with a complex neurological injury?

What they are checking: The posting names selecting and administering appropriate physical therapy evaluations.

How do you set a functional goal with someone facing a long recovery?

What they are checking: Inpatient rehab is measured in function gained, and goal setting is the therapy.

How do you teach a family to help at home without hurting themselves or the patient?

What they are checking: The posting names patient, family and caregiver education.

How do you contribute to discharge planning from the first week?

What they are checking: The posting names participating in discharge and home care planning for continuity of care.

How do you write documentation that justifies continued rehabilitation?

What they are checking: The posting names clear, concise documentation per departmental standards, and rehab stays depend on it.

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The full job description

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1.0FTE Exempt The 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. Responsibilities: • Selects and administers appropriate physical therapy evaluations • Inpatient rehabilitation • 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. • Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans • Participates in patient discharge and home care planning to facilitate the continuity of patient care • Completes all related medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established policies and standards • Assists in monitoring of quality management indicators • Demonstrate competency through the annual completion of written and demonstration style competency examinations • Promotes philosophy and objectives of NMH and Rehabilitation Services • Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings • Serves on assigned departmental committees • Attends/contributes to monthly departmental and discipline-specific service meetings • Adheres to the Hospital and departmental policies and procedures Adheres to the Code of Ethics, • Customer Service Standards and the Patients First mission as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, formulating and meeting developmental goals • Additional Functions • Supervises students within departmental clinical education guidelines AA/EOE. Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. • Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois • BLS from American Heart Association upon hire Preferred • Masters 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 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.

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