Physical Therapist

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

On-site classroom learning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to plan and execute rehabilitation programs that help patients return to a higher level of physical function. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and be a licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois. This role involves direct patient care, supervising assistants, and maintaining documentation.

The position offers hourly pay between $39.12 and $60.64, based on experience, and includes a sign-on bonus of $5,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois.
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology.
• Evaluate mobility, strength, and current level of function.
• Develop patient-specific Plans of Care.
• Document patient progress according to procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Manual techniques

Gait training

Neuromuscular re‑education

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

BLS or CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist – Part‑time (20 hours per week)

Physical Therapists plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function. They use therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re‑education, modalities, gait training, and manual techniques, while communicating effectively and providing compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology.
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and maintain a clean, orderly environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Care, including appropriate home exercise programs and discharge instructions.
• Create patient‑specific Plans of Care based on initial and ongoing evaluations, setting short‑ and long‑term goals and ensuring collaboration with other staff.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength, and current level of function, setting realistic goals and scaling them to patient abilities.
• Implement the Plan of Care on a consistent schedule, adjusting the schedule and plan as patient progress warrants.
• Maintain open communication between therapy staff, department staff, and referral sources involved in patient care.
• Maintain patient records, ensuring certifications and authorizations comply with third‑party payer requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, and continuing education.
• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations following APTA standards of practice and state regulations.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois, with a current BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay: 39.12 – 60.64, depending on experience. Sign‑on bonus: 5,000.

Benefits include a comprehensive package, on‑site classroom learning, online courses, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.