Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Physical Therapist position with a $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Casual coverage fills shifts for vacation or medical leave

Description

Provide direct patient care as a licensed Physical Therapist, owning the plan of care from initial contact through discharge and documenting outcomes in the EMR. You will evaluate, perform re-evaluations, adjust treatment plans, and communicate timely updates to patients and the care team. The role also supports patient education, committee work, and departmental process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork, patient-first focus, integrity, and excellence
• Maintain primary responsibility for the patient plan of care through timely collaboration with treating PT/PTA staff
• Select appropriate evaluations and treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; complete re-evaluations per department guidelines
• Provide accurate, timely updates and service recovery when issues occur
• Document evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Complete daily notes reflecting patient response, performance, and status toward the treatment plan and discharge needs
• Provide educational materials appropriate to patient understanding and motivation
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, and special projects
• Collaborate with the broader healthcare team (e.g., physicians, nurses, case managers)
• Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process streamlining efforts
• Flex schedule/assignments as needed to meet patient care needs and department meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Sign-on bonus eligibility rules apply (e.g., internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible)