Overview:
Department: Physical Therapy
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary range: $1,440.00 – $2,085.60 gross per week (based on 40 hours)
Why Join Us:
- New Grad Mentorship & Training
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Work in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting with diverse patient populations
- Career growth opportunities across a large health system
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on patient outcomes
The Physical Therapist I provides acute care physical therapy services to restore function, improve mobility, and support safe patient discharge.
New graduates are encouraged to apply, with structured onboarding and mentorship to support a successful transition into acute care.
Responsibilities:
- Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop plans of care
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including mobility, gait, and functional training
- Support early mobility and patient progression during hospitalization
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on patient care and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on treatment and safety
- Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
2. Current state Physical Therapy license.
3. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Pay Transparency:
Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $36.00 to $52.14 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
