Inpatient Physical Therapist
Mattoon, Illinois
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temp Position

Location: Mattoon, Illinois
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8

Job Description

• Plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients improve physical function.
• Utilize therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, physical modalities, gait training, and manual techniques.
• Demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience.
• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Work history and skills checklist relevant to Physical Therapy, current within 1 year.
• Two supervisory reference forms with dates of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible).
• Applicants who were direct employees of the facility within the last 2 years are not eligible.

Facility & Work Environment

• Uses Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Nonbillable hours: 16 hours.
• Commitment to advanced equipment and innovative technologies, including an expanding robotics program.
• Strong culture focused on patient experience and employee engagement.
• Actively pursuing Magnet designation for nursing excellence.
• Supports career growth through education funding programs.

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