Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned pediatric patients and develops, implements, and carries out treatment plans according to the plan of care. The role is responsible for delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services. The therapist educates patients, families, students, and coworkers, and pursues their own professional advancement. The position also involves other professional duties related to patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams. This is a full-time, day-schedule position in the Rehabilitation - Pediatrics department at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, with 40 scheduled hours per week. Compensation is aligned with experience and the stated pay range is $37.71–$56.57.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) that meets 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.
- In Illinois, licensure is required within one year for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements, following the standards of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients.
- Develop, implement, and execute treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care.
- Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
- Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
- Pursue self-professional advancement.
- Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of therapy program services, 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
