Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$41.45-$62.18/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon
Worker Type
Regular
Job Highlights
- This is a full-time, day-shift position working Monday-Friday with flexible hour and rotating holidays.
- Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family
- Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!
- Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates!
sign on bonuses is for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available
Pay Range
$41.45 - $62.18
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
- Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
- Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
Experience
No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling.
Required Professional License and/or Certifications
Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
State of Work Location: Illinois
Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 4503000046 Physical Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed treatment programs to address movement dysfunction and pain. They are responsible for performing patient assessments, establishing care plans, and overseeing support personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Illinois state license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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 at SSM Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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