Full-Time

Physical Therapist

Deadline 7/20/27
OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare

5,001-10,000 employees

Integrated health system operating hospitals

Compensation Overview

$39.13 - $46.03/hr

Ottawa, IL, USA

In Person

PhD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR

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Requirements
  • A doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required for therapists licensed after 2016; therapists licensed before 2016 may qualify under grandfathered bachelor’s or master’s degree licensure requirements.
  • A respective state license in Physical Therapy is required, or the candidate must have graduated from a professional program, possess an Authorization to Test Letter, be scheduled to test within 60 days of eligibility, and have no failed licensure exam; the state license must be verifiable within one year of hire after passing the exam.
  • CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
  • A valid state driver’s license is required, verified through the respective state Department of Motor Vehicles driving record abstract.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft software and solid computer skills are required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist patients in restoring physical function through evaluation and treatment.
  • Provide a mix of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy care, including therapy on a 20-bed hospital general medical-surgical floor.
  • Provide one-to-one outpatient care and use facility equipment and resources to support comprehensive patient care.
  • Evaluate patients’ physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with those goals, observe patients, and document status.
  • Assist technicians and assistants in resolving patient-care problems.
  • Gather and exchange patient condition information with patients, families, and other treatment team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Physical Therapist.
  • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with others and communicate effectively with patients, families, and treatment team members.
  • Ability to process detailed information accurately and maintain excellent computer skills.

OSF HealthCare runs an integrated network of hospitals, clinics, home health and hospice services, nursing education, and digital health offerings such as OSF OnCall. Its care model combines inpatient and outpatient services with hospital-at-home options and a digital health platform, backed by nursing schools and a broader health care business network. It differentiates itself by linking facilities, education, and innovation under one system and by actively investing in and piloting new health care ideas through OSF Innovation and OSF Ventures, all while focusing on Mission Partner well-being. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and expand access to care across Illinois and Michigan through coordinated care, education, and innovative solutions.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Peoria, Illinois

Founded

1877

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Forbes named OSF one of Illinois’ best-in-state employers.
  • OSF expanded St. Mary emergency capacity in May 2026 and Brimfield broke ground February 2026.
  • January 2026 leadership transition to Sister M. Mikela Meidl signals orderly succession and continuity.

What critics are saying

  • December 2025 Ottawa permit withdrawal shows project execution and regulatory strain.
  • July 2026 OCR settlement over 2021 ransomware proves cybersecurity failure and compliance exposure.
  • Ongoing service centralization in Ottawa and Urbana risks community backlash and talent churn.

What makes OSF HealthCare unique

  • OSF fused faith-based care with clinical scale across Illinois and Michigan in 2026.
  • August 2026 Magnet recognition and first-in-state neurosurgical technology signal clinical credibility.
  • OSF’s AI tool, DeviceWise rollout, and clinical trials website show operational sophistication.

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