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Physical Therapist Peds and Adults Inpatient and Outpatient Part Time Days Marianjoy

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

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

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About your past

The schedule is late weekday sessions and a Saturday morning inpatient shift. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting sets out the days and the hours precisely.

What would you do

How does your approach change between a child and an adult?

What they are checking: The posting names both populations and they need different methods, not the same one scaled.

How do you work across inpatient and outpatient in the same week?

What they are checking: The posting is primarily outpatient on weekdays and inpatient on Saturdays.

Tell me about your part in discharge planning.

What they are checking: The posting names participating in discharge planning with other team members.

What is different about a Saturday inpatient shift compared with a weekday clinic?

What they are checking: Weekend inpatient therapy runs with thinner cover and a different rhythm.

About the work

Tell me about your physical therapy experience with both children and adults.

What they are checking: The posting covers pediatric and adult patients in one role.

How do you select and administer an evaluation for a new patient?

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

How do you teach a family or caregiver to carry the plan on at home?

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

How do you supervise a physical therapist assistant or support staff?

What they are checking: The posting names supervising paraprofessionals and providing follow-up clinical guidance.

How do you document care so it stands up to departmental standards?

What they are checking: The posting names clear, concise documentation per departmental standards.

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The full job description

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0.6FTE Exempt Hours would be: Tuesday OR Wednesday 11-6:30 (7 hours with an unpaid 30 minute lunch) primarily outpatient Thursday 10-5:30 (7 hours with an unpaid 30 minute lunch) primarily outpatient Friday 8-2:30 (6 hours with a 30 minute unpaid lunch primarily outpatient Saturday 8-12 (no lunch) inpatient pediatric or adult 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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