Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$52/hr–$58/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Physical therapy, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Electronic medical record, Treatment planning
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Clinical Leadership
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Registered nursing, Patient assessment, Care coordination, Medication administration, Patient education
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$61/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Care coordination, Care management, Patient advocacy, Triage, Clinical documentation
Orland Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$52/hr–$58/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Physical therapy, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Electronic medical record, Treatment planning
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$52/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Physical therapy, Patient care, Clinical evaluation, Treatment planning, Documentation
DeKalb, Illinois, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$54/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Facilities engineering, High pressure steam boilers, Refrigeration systems, Electrical systems, Automation systems
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Psychosocial Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Customer Service, Medical Social Work
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Psychosocial Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Customer Service, Medical Social Work
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$32/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Pharmacy operations, Medication dispensing, Sterile product preparation, Unit dose preparation, Inventory management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$32/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Medication Preparation, Sterile Compounding, IV Admixture, Prescription Processing, Inventory Management
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$39/hr–$62/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Registered nursing, Emergency department care, Patient assessment, Care planning, Clinical intervention
Glenview, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient flow management, Vital signs monitoring, Venipuncture, Immunizations, Electrocardiogram
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61/hr–$79/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Clinical Evaluation, Patient Assessment, Medical Decision Making, Care Coordination, Patient Education
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61/hr–$79/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Clinical Evaluation, Patient Assessment, Medical Decision Making, Care Coordination, Risk Assessment
Palos Heights, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Blood glucose measurement, Intake and output recording, Personal care assistance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$37/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Ophthalmic Imaging, Color Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Fluorescein Angiography, Slit Lamp Photography
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$37/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Ophthalmic photography, Color fundus photos, OCT, Fluorescein angiogram, Slit lamp photo
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Company Description Full Time Nights 6ap-6;30am with rotating weekends At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets …
Skills: Patient care, Medical oncology support, Phlebotomy, Basic life support, CPR
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient flow management, Vital signs monitoring, Venipuncture, Electrocardiogram, Immunizations
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, develops and implements treatment plans, and maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. They also collaborate with the healthcare team, participate in departmental process improvement, and serve as a mentor for clinical interns.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Physical Therapist license in the State of Illinois. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
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 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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 33,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 200 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.®
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