Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist-Casual As Needed

9 days ago
Glen Ellyn and Naperville, Illinois$84,843 - $110,302/yearPer Diem / PRNOrthopedic Surgery
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions.
  • Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
  • Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
  • Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.

Requirements

-, allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).

  • Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review, observation and team feedback.
  • Participates in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan.
  • Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (ex: physician, nurse, case manager).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $84,843 - $110,302/year
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CarePhysical TherapyTeamworkIntegrityExcellenceCommunicationProblem SolvingTreatment ModalitiesElectronic Medical RecordDocumentationPatient EducationMentorshipProgram DevelopmentService RecoveryCollaborationProductivity
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist-Casual As Needed at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $85k to $110k annually.

This is approximately 81% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Glen Ellyn and Naperville, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($85k–$110k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Communication, Problem Solving, Treatment Modalities. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, teaching, and participates in departmental process improvement while serving as a role model for other therapists and clinical interns. Responsibilities include managing the patient plan of care, ensuring functional progress and safety, and adheri...

Benefits package: 401(k) matching, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, Lifecycle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
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Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
Lifecycle benefits
3.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

9d ago

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