Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ physical function and quality of life.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure continuity of care.
• Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and techniques to support ongoing recovery at home.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and positive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or compact eligibility).
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent outpatient experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to new environments quickly.

Floating Requirement: This position requires floating to clinically appropriate units as needed, within the clinician’s scope of practice, licensure, and demonstrated competencies.

Southern Illinois Hospital Requirement Overview:

• Herrin Hospital PCU requires NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS
• Herrin Hospital Acute Rehab requires BLS and NIHSS
• Herrin Hospital Medical requires BLS and NIHSS
• Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Medical requires BLS and NIHSS
• Memorial Hospital of Carbondale PCU requires NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS
• Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Step Down ICU requires NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS
• Memorial Hospital of Carbondale ICU requires BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and prefers CSU-ALS
• St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Med/Surg requires BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS

Job Start Date: 04/20/2026

Shift Information: TBD