Weekend Physical Therapist: Impactful Rehab & Growth

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and plan treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. Weekend scheduling includes Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday/Sunday 08:00–16:30.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, thorough documentation, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and staff to optimize patient outcomes across Mercyhealth’s northern IL and southern WI network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required; CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough electronic documentation and participates in PI and CQI processes.
• Mentors new partners and participates in departmental training and cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintains high standard of patient care and coordinates with therapists, assistants and physicians.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Manual therapy techniques

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and plan treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. Weekend scheduling includes Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday/Sunday 08:00–16:30.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, thorough documentation, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and staff to optimize patient outcomes across Mercyhealth’s northern IL and southern WI network.