Physical Therapist - Carmi
Listed compensation
$38-$47.5/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
As a Physical Therapist with Wabash General’s outpatient team, you will:
- Assess & Diagnose: Conduct comprehensive orthopaedic and musculoskeletal evaluations to identify movement dysfunction, pain generators, and functional limitations.
- Design & Deliver: Craft individualized treatment plans—leveraging manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, soft‑tissue mobilization, and patient education—to accelerate recovery and optimize wellness.
- Restore & Prevent: Guide patients through interventions that restore mobility, maintain strength and fitness, and minimize risk of reinjury or chronic disability.
- Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with other PTs & PTAs, rehab techs, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues; document progress clearly and educate patients and families every step of the way.
- Champion Community Health: Lead outreach efforts, wellness screenings, and educational workshops to raise awareness of our outpatient services and preventive care strategies.
Why Wabash General?
- Modern Clinic & Collaborative Culture: Work in a state-of-the-art outpatient facility designed to support innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Benefit from CEU/education/travel reimbursement, inter-clinical mentorship, and specialty certification support (e. g., OCS, NCS, dry needling, lymphedema) to help you grow both clinically and as a leader.
- Supportive, People-Focused Environment: Join a workplace recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work," where collaboration, respect, and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support work-life balance and help prevent burnout.
- Purpose-Driven Mission: We’re committed to becoming the region’s premier outpatient rehab destination. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care that transforms lives—guided by compassion, excellence, and a focused drive for superior patient outcomes.
Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Will rotate weekends and holidays. Approximately 1 weekend every 6 weeks. 1-2 holidays per year.
Requirements
1. Licensed in good standing by the state of Illinois as a physical therapist, graduated from an APTA approved curriculum.
2. Cognitive and motor skills necessary to carry out skilled therapy evaluations, treatments, and documentation according to the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act, APTA Core Values, and the Joint Commission.
3. CPR certified. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
4. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as defined in the job description and physical activities summary.
5. Position requires continual physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
6. May be exposed to infectious diseases.
Benefits Summary
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
1. Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums.
2. Retirement Plans
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
4. Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules
5. Other Benefits
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
6. Additional Perks
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
About Us
At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.
We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.
Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Ready to Shape the Future of Outpatient Rehab?
Apply today and join us in making a meaningful difference for our Carmi community!
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive orthopaedic and musculoskeletal evaluations to design and deliver individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to restore patient mobility and lead community health outreach efforts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Carmi at Wabash General Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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