Physical Therapist

OSF HealthCare•Galesburg, IL

2d•$39 - $46

About The Position

OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg is a large rehab team including a fun and diverse group of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists. Our occupational, physical, speech therapists and assistants have a variety of specialties. OSF Rehabilitation has diverse mentorship program available for therapists at any site throughout our Ministry team of over 450 therapists. Our clinicians pride themselves in providing evidence-based, collaborative care, advancing their knowledge base by obtaining specialty certifications, and by serving our community with the greatest care and love. POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
Those licensed after 2016 must have a Doctoral degree. Those who were licensed prior to 2016 are exempt from this requirement as grandfathered under prior IDFPR or MBPT requirement for licensure (which allowed bachelor’s/master’s degree; the normal industry requirement prior to 2016).
Respective state license in Physical Therapy or has graduated successfully from a professional program, is in receipt of Authorization to Test Letter, is scheduled to test within 60 days of eligibility, and has not failed the licensure exam. After passing licensure exam, state license must be verifiable within one year of hire.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Valid state driver’s license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Physical Therapist
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
Analytical ability to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.

Benefits

comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career
Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
$5,000 -1 year work commitment
$10,000 - 2 year work commitment
$20,000 - 3 year work commitment
paid continuing education units
tuition reimbursement for further education
401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary!
OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1.
generous time-off benefits