Physical Therapist
Rockford, IL 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job Description
Overview

Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!

$5,000 -1 year work commitment

$10,000 - 2 year work commitment

$20,000 - 3 year work commitment

(Internal Mission Partners not eligible)

Our inpatient multidisciplinary team at Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford evaluates and treats a comprehensive range of acute care diagnoses and patient populations (primarily adult) for an 11 county region in the north central and northwest regions of Illinois. We are a 254 bed hospital located in the near east side of Rockford. Rockford is often referred to as "Big Town, Little City" and we have a great community atmosphere both in our city and within our OSF family. Our team consists of 10 PT's, 2 PTA's, 5 OT's, 2 SLP's and 6 Rehab Techs. We serve many patients under the banner of our Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center and our Disease Specific designation as a Total Joint Center of Excellence. We have an evidence-based and team approach to the care we provide and work collaboratively with each other and our specialty teams within the hospital.

OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

OSF will invest in you on day 1! 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. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Expected pay for this position is $37.99 - $44.70/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

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


Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Licenses/Certifications:

  • 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.

Other skills/knowledge:

  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


EOE

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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