Physical Therapist - Outpatient PRN
Listed compensation
$38.8-$58.2/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Schedule: PRN/As Needed
Hours: Days, 8 hour shifts
Essential Duties and 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 provided with appropriate coding and billing.
- Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Performs Thorough and Timely Electronic Documentation
- Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
- Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
- Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
- Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
- Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
- Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required
- CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
Level of Supervision
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Pay Range
$38.80 - $58.20
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
- One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
- A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will integrate data to establish treatment plans and utilize manual techniques and exercises to address patient deficits. They are also responsible for maintaining thorough electronic documentation and participating in performance improvement and training initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and hold a valid license in Wisconsin or Illinois. Additionally, CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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