Physical Therapist (Float)

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Evening, night, and weekend shift diff

Overtime

On-call pay

PTO and medical benefits

Dental, vision, retirement

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team at the 9th St. Clinic. The role requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program and ongoing CEU participation.

No minimum experience is required as the emphasis is on professional licensure and commitment to growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on bonus up to $20,000, and multiple career development opportunities within a supportive governance framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation). Required
• Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs. Required

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Hours will vary 6:00am-6:00pm 8 hour days Monday-Friday, 1 weekend day (Sat or Sun) every 4 weeks with a flex day, 1 assigned Holiday per year. You will work at UW Health 9th St. Clinic 209 9th St. You may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign on bonus.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation). Required
• Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs. Required

Work Experience

No minimum experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license from the State of Illinois per department policy. An applicant for employment as a physical therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a physical therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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