Physical Therapist - Carmi
About The Position
As a Physical Therapist with Wabash General’s outpatient team, you will assess and diagnose by conducting comprehensive orthopaedic and musculoskeletal evaluations to identify movement dysfunction, pain generators, and functional limitations. You will design and deliver individualized treatment plans, leveraging manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, soft-tissue mobilization, and patient education to accelerate recovery and optimize wellness. You will restore and prevent by guiding patients through interventions that restore mobility, maintain strength and fitness, and minimize risk of reinjury or chronic disability. You will collaborate and communicate by working closely with other PTs & PTAs, rehab techs, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues; documenting progress clearly and educating patients and families every step of the way. You will champion community health by leading outreach efforts, wellness screenings, and educational workshops to raise awareness of our outpatient services and preventive care strategies.
Requirements
- Licensed in good standing by the state of Illinois as a physical therapist, graduated from an APTA approved curriculum.
- Cognitive and motor skills necessary to carry out skilled therapy evaluations, treatments, and documentation according to the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act, APTA Core Values, and the Joint Commission.
- CPR certified. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as defined in the job description and physical activities summary.
- Position requires continual physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive orthopaedic and musculoskeletal evaluations to identify movement dysfunction, pain generators, and functional limitations.
- Craft individualized treatment plans—leveraging manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, soft‑tissue mobilization, and patient education—to accelerate recovery and optimize wellness.
- Guide patients through interventions that restore mobility, maintain strength and fitness, and minimize risk of reinjury or chronic disability.
- Work closely with other PTs & PTAs, rehab techs, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues; document progress clearly and educate patients and families every step of the way.
- Lead outreach efforts, wellness screenings, and educational workshops to raise awareness of our outpatient services and preventive care strategies.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, dental, and vision coverage options)
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums
- Retirement Plans (457(b) plan with employer matching, 401(a) plan for employer contributions)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service, Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days, Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays)
- Work-Life Balance (Flexible work schedules)
- Other Benefits (Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense, Short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee assistance programs (EAP), Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Professional development opportunities, Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement)
- Additional Perks (Wellness programs, Volunteer opportunities, Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
