Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL, USA
Sep 25, 2024
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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.
The Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer, in collaboration with the physician, provides nutritional counseling to restore or maintain an optimal nutrition status for the patient. This position communicates and collaborates effectively with the health care team to exchange and disseminate information regarding care of the patient and program development.
Description
· Collaborates with the physician to set objectives for the patient based on medical history, physical limitations, evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors and current fitness level.
· Meets with patients to assess motivation and stage of readiness to change.
· Identifies appropriate physical activity, exercise, and behavioral intervention.
· Develops and implements exerciseplan/program.
· Conducts hands-on training, including demonstrating/correcting proper exercise form, and leadingindividuals through a customized workout.
· Educates on the role of exercise in chronic disease management (including,but not limited to, obesity, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer anddepression)
· Provides on-going consultation and evaluate effectiveness of intervention.
· Develops, presents, and updates educational materials to promote education and behavioral goals for the patient (including developing, maintaining, andcontinuously updating a library of written materials, wellness newsletters, online programs, and apps about exercise).
· Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to the health care team and participate in in-service training for staff.
· This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.
· Consults with other programs/staff to ensure coordinated service delivery.
· Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to health care team.
· Participates in in-service training for staff, students, and physicians.
· Educates target groups about the role of exercise management and lifestyle medicine.
· Collects and documents research data to support quality management outcomes.
· This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties asassigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Physical Therapy, Licensed (IL).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
- Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (if graduated after 2002).
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (if graduated before 2002).
- Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information
Northwestern 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.About Northwestern Medicine
At Northwestern Medicine, we know that diversity makes us better, and we are committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients we serve. In an inclusive environment, every interaction with patients, families and co-workers has the potential to make a profound impact — on them and on you.
Northwestern Medicine is a leading integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. No matter where you work at Northwestern Medicine, you will be an integral part of our relentless quest to deliver better health care. Within our facilities, our quest for better includes world-class medical care and groundbreaking research. Beyond our walls, it includes building better communities across Chicagoland together with our community partners. To learn more about our community initiatives, visit nm.org/community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide competitive benefits, ranging from tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment to 401(k) matching and wellness benefits. We are dedicated to your well-being so you can be dedicated to our patients.
Culture
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values
Whether directly providing patient care or supporting those who do, every Northwestern Medicine employee has an impact on the quality of the patient experience and the level of excellence we collectively achieve. This knowledge, expressed in our shared commitment to a single, patient-focused mission, unites us.
Mission
Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system where the patient comes first.
- We are all caregivers or someone who supports a caregiver.
- We are here to improve the health of our community.
- We have an essential relationship with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
- We integrate education and research to continually improve excellence in clinical practice.
- We serve a broad community and strive to bring the best in medicine closer to where patients live and work.
Vision
To be a premier integrated academic health system that will serve a broad community and bring the best in medicine—including breakthrough treatments and clinical trials enhanced through our affiliation with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine—to a growing number of patients close to where they live and work.
Values
Patients first: Putting our patients first in all that we do
Integrity: Adhering to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity
Teamwork: Team success over personal success
Excellence: Continuously striving to be better