Physical Therapist - Outpatient - License Required
About The Position
Spry Geriatric Therapy Group is hiring a Physical Therapist in Ottawa, IL due to growth. A full-time position with 40 hours per week is available and preferred. Part-time candidates with a minimum of 20 hours of availability across a minimum of 2 weekdays will also be considered. Home visits are available for interested clinicians, comprising up to approximately 10% of the caseload. The ideal candidate should be personable and passionate about geriatrics. New grad Physical Therapists will be supported and mentored. The Physical Therapist hired will work in an outpatient orthopedic clinic with a primary focus on geriatric patients. The caseload is approximately 50% orthopedic conditions and 50% neurology and weakness cases, treating patients across a range of general conditions. The ability to develop a specialty or attain a geriatrics certification is encouraged and supported. Full-time Physical Therapists should expect to treat 8 to 9 patients per day. All sessions are one-on-one and one hour in length.
Requirements
- Graduation as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (or equivalent standing).
- State license as a Physical Therapist.
- Eligible for IL state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- Full-time availability (40 hours per week) preferred.
- Part-time candidates with a minimum of 20 hours of availability across a minimum of 2 weekdays will also be considered.
- Personable and passionate about geriatrics.
Nice To Haves
- Geriatric certifications and/or relevant experience in treating the aging adult is preferred.
- Ability to develop a specialty or attain a geriatrics certification.
Responsibilities
- Treat 8 to 9 patients per day in a full-time capacity.
- Conduct one-on-one, one-hour therapy sessions.
- Work in an outpatient orthopedic clinic with a primary focus on geriatric patients.
- Treat approximately 50% orthopedic conditions and 50% neurology and weakness cases.
- Perform home visits, which may comprise up to approximately 10% of the caseload, if interested.
- Develop a specialty or attain a geriatrics certification (encouraged and supported).
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Paid time off.
- 7.5 paid holidays annually.
- Simple Retirement Plan with company match.
- Money specifically designated for geriatric CEUs for professional development.
- Mileage reimbursement for home visits.
- Monthly health stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
