Physical Therapist- Outpatient-Fulltime

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77.5K - $120K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary

  • Responsible for establishing, implementing and evaluating a plan of care to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Education
  • Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy with a minimum 5 years of work experience. Licenses and Certification
  • Illinois license in Physical Therapy
  • BLS Experience and Skills
  • Technical Experience: N/A Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Performs thorough evaluation
  • Develops appropriate Plan of Care
  • Implements Plan of Care
  • Documentation is accurate, complete and timely
  • Provides supervision to assistants, rehab techs, and students Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $37.27 - $57.77 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: sih.net Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. For questions or more information about our openings, please email SIH Careers. SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey. Click here to learn more. The SIH Scholarship Program brings together college scholarship money with hands-on work opportunities. Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies. Please click here to learn more about SIH Scholarship Programs. Begin a rewarding career in healthcare as a Phlebotomy Technician! The SIH Phlebotomy Program allows you to begin working in as few as nine weeks! Click here for more information.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for establishing, implementing, and evaluating care plans to restore patient function and prevent disability. They also provide supervision to assistants, rehab technicians, and students while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience. An Illinois license in Physical Therapy and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentClinical documentationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k 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- Outpatient-Fulltime at Southern Illinois Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 24 employers

7
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
16
$110k-120k
1
$124k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southern Illinois Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Carbondale, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Scholarship program
Professional development opportunities