Physical Therapist

Company: SSM Health
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Physical Therapist Overview: The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing and treating individuals experiencing movement issues and discomfort resulting from injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. This role involves creating and updating tailored care plans. Key duties include performing continuous evaluations of patients, delivering therapeutic interventions, educating both patients and their families, supervising support staff, and ensuring seamless care through effective discharge planning and follow-up suggestions. This is more than just a job; it's a vocation. Worker Type: Regular Location: IL - Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon Job Highlights: Flexible working hours 40-hour work week Physical Therapists rotate holiday shifts Acute Care setting with an 11-bed inpatient Rehabilitation Department External applicants may qualify for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Compensation Range: $37.60 - $56.40 Compensation Type: Hourly Our organization appreciates the unique skills and contributions of each team member. The salary for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but actual compensation may vary in accordance with legal guidelines. Job Summary: The Physical Therapist evaluates and implements medically prescribed physical therapy programs aimed at addressing movement dysfunction and pain associated with injuries, diseases, disabilities, or other health-related issues. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions. Develops, updates, and assesses care plans tailored to identified issues, involving patients and their families in the process. Administers therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for each patient's condition. Educates patients, families, and staff by evaluating educational needs. Ensures continuity of care by engaging in discharge planning with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, providing home instructions, recommending equipment or modifications, and suggesting follow-up care as necessary. Supervises the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support staff. Maintains accurate documentation detailing patient responses to therapy and the necessity for skilled interventions as required by regulatory standards. Operates in a state of constant alertness and safety. Performs additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field necessary for obtaining licensure in the state of practice. EXPERIENCE No prior experience is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing. Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing between 0-25 lbs. Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication. Frequent auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms. Regular visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances. Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms. Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional patient handling. Occasional visual assessment for distance and color differentiation. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be necessary based on departmental requirements. State Licensure Requirements: Illinois: Licensed Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri: Licensed Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Oklahoma: Licensed Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board Wisconsin: Licensed Physical Therapist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States) Job Type: Employee Department: Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Keywords: physical therapy, rehabilitation, patient care, therapeutic exercises, movement dysfunction, pain management, care plan, physical therapist license, acute care, healthcare

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