Physical Therapist - Weekends

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment. This weekend position offers a $3.00 per hour weekend differential. The role is salaried, with expected pay of $39.13–$46.03 per hour; actual pay is determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy for those licensed after 2016. Those licensed before 2016 are exempt under the prior licensure requirements.
• A state Physical Therapy license, or graduation from a professional program with an Authorization to Test Letter, an exam scheduled within 60 days of eligibility, and no prior failure of the licensure exam. After passing, the state license must be verifiable within one year of hire.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license, 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 attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
• 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 ability to process detailed information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to assist in restoring physical function.

Benefits

• Paid continuing education units.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% of salary.
• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
• Vacation and holiday time available beginning on day one for external candidates with five or more years of direct experience: 24 hours, in addition to other time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree