Physical Therapist

Hospital Sisters Health System • Decatur, IL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and carries out treatment plans in accordance with the plan of care. The role is responsible for delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services. It also serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and co-workers, and supports personal professional advancement. Additional duties include other professional work related to patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

This full-time, day-schedule position is in the Rehabilitation department at Decatur South in Decatur, Illinois. The position is budgeted for 40 hours per week. Pay is listed as $37.71–$56.57; actual pay depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

HSHS describes its work as serving communities in Illinois and Wisconsin through its hospitals, community-based health centers, and clinics, with a focus on respect, care, competence, joy, and continually improving patient care through advanced technologies and treatments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) that meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certified in BLS, or complete BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• For Illinois practice, follow the physical therapy philosophies and standards of care set by the Illinois Physical Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies; licensure is required within one year for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute treatment plans according to the plan of care.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, students, and co-workers.
• Pursue self-professional advancement.
• Perform other professional duties related to patient care, therapy program service development, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions.
• Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Colleague rewards and recognition program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time