Physical Therapist

OSF HealthCare

• $81K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required (after 2016)
  • State license in Physical Therapy or authorization to test planned
  • CPR certification within 90 days of hire
  • Valid state driver's license required
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients in restoring physical function through evaluation
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed
  • Communicate effectively with patients and treatment team members
  • Document patient status and treatment outcomes accurately
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals

Benefits

  • Diverse mentorship program available for professional growth
  • Opportunities for specialty training in various areas
  • Supportive small-town work environment
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of over 450 therapists
Full Job Description
Overview

OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth is a multidisciplinary team with a combined work experience of over 100 year working together to provide excellent rehabilitation in a small-town setting. Our critical access hospital setting allows clinicians to practice inpatient and outpatient therapy skills, while still able to pursue specialty training of interest. OSF Rehabilitation has a diverse mentorship program available for therapists at any site throughout our Ministry team of over 450 therapists.

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

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • 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).

Other 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.

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