Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapy – PT (Physical Therapist)

Location: Peoria, Illinois Setting: Inpatient Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Clinicians licensed after 2016 must hold a doctoral degree. Clinicians licensed before 2016 are grandfathered under the prior licensure requirement, which allowed a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Licensure/Certification:

  • Active Illinois PT license, or confirmation that the license application has been initiated
  • BLS (AHA)
• Experience: At least 1 year as a PT in an acute setting
• Other Skills/Knowledge:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Ability to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate and document treatment plans, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills for communicating with patients, families, and the treatment team

Role Details

• Coverage: Throughout the hospital, including ortho, neuro, trauma, and post-surgical patients. Coverage may include the ICUs, or the position may be limited to general floors if ICU coverage is a barrier for candidates.
• Schedule: Thursday through Sunday, four 10-hour days. Candidates may adjust hours but must cover Saturday and Sunday.
• Orientation: 12 non-billable hours.
• Call-Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift.

Other Requirements

• Facility is a drug-free campus. Candidates must produce a negative drug screen for all panels.