Physical Therapist
About The Position
Our outpatient multidisciplinary team evaluates and treats a wide range of patient populations and diagnoses in the metro region. We have clinicians that specialize in orthopedics, neurology, vestibular, pelvic floor, and lymphedema. Our main site is located within OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, a 274-bed hospital. Our 2nd location is at OSF Center for Health in Oak Lawn providing PT services including industrial rehab. Our collaborative and energetic team is focused on maximizing functional outcomes and helping patients meet their personal goals by providing 1:1 personalized and evidence-based patient care. 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
- 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
- External 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
- $4,000 -1 year work commitment
- $8,000 - 2 year work commitment
- $16,000 - 3 year work commitment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
