Physical Therapist

OSF HealthCare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients restore their physical function. With a supportive environment offering professional development, this role includes a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to continuous education. Candidates with 5+ years of experience will receive additional vacation and benefits from day one.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k with dollar-for-dollar match

Paid continuing education

Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Multiple Sign On Bonus Options

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; licensed PT candidates must have proof of testing authorization.
• Excellent computer and communication skills required.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate patients' status.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in restoring physical function through evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to formulate treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and adjust therapies as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a 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. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a salaried position.

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)

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.