Outpatient Physical Therapist IHR-Casual As Needed

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

1 day ago

Chicago, IllinoisUSD 52 - USD 58 - hourlyPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Outpatient Physical Therapist – Casual As Needed in Chicago, Illinois. 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: USD 52 - USD 58 - hourly

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careClinical documentationElectronic medical recordTreatment planningRehabilitationPatient educationTeamworkService recoveryCommunicationProblem solvingClinical instructionMentorshipRegulatory complianceTime management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist IHR-Casual As Needed at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy 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.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $108k to $121k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $120640 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, 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
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($108k–$121k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Electronic medical record, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Patient education, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, develops and manages patient treatment plans, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and participating in d...

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

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