Job Description
FHN is currently seeking a full-time day-shift Physical Therapist to join our staff in Freeport, Illinois.
• Department: FHN Rehab Services
• Full-time
• Day shift, Hours vary between 7:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.; weekend and holiday rotation
• Masters degree is required
• Licensure required
• Customer service skills are required
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides Physical Therapy services to clients in accordance with the plan of treatment in primarily an outpatient setting. May provide acute services periodically.
This position could accomodate candidates who are interested in Pedatrics or general patient population.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
We offer day one benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible scheduling, adoption assistance, retirement plan, sick child care, education opportunities and a highly competitive salary/benefits package. Flexible schedules in a family oriented work environment help keep your work and your life in balance. Opportunities are provided to grow your career with excellent continuing education programs and a generous education assistance program.
ABOUT FHN:
FHN, a not-for-profit organization with nearly 1,400 employees, is an award-winning regional healthcare system committed to the health and well-being of the people of northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® in 2007 by Thomson Healthcare, FHN has also been honored by VHA with a Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence in its treatment of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in 2008, and a Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence for its treatment of cardiac patients in 2006.
We have services nearby for all ages, so every family member can receive caring, personal, professional healthcare. An average of 1,700 people visit FHN daily for their healthcare needs (that’s over 600,000 patient visits per year). Each patient interaction is taken as a serious responsibility that requires clinical expertise, the latest in medical technology, and a level of trust and commitment that is earned by our people, our products and our processes.
FHN is comprised of FHN Memorial Hospital, the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center (affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center), 14 family healthcare centers offering primary and specialty medical care, Hospice, occupational and chiropractic health services, complementary medicine, dental care, medical weight management services and outpatient mental health services. FHN is the only healthcare provider in our service area that offers affiliations with all three major Rockford, Illinois, hospitals, as well as the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Doctoral or Master degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor degree considered with relevant experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current licensure as a PT under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Maintains CPR certification.