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Physical Therapist

SSM Health·Mount Vernon, Illinois

$41 - $62/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 13 days ago
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Physical Therapist · $41 - $62/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +34% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Mount Vernon, Illinois ($30.93/hr)
  • 17 similar openings in the Mount Vernon area · median $30.93/hr
$21.99/hr · lowesthighest · $43.30/hr
this role: $41.45/hrmedian $30.93/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Mount Vernon, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 87th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 34% above the Mount Vernon, Illinois median for allied health roles.

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.

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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • DailyPay
  • Sign on bonus
  • Upfront tuition coverage

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$41 - $62/hr
Location
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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  • 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

    SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. [https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643]

    Market context

    Illinois PT roles favor SNF experience

    Physical therapist openings in Illinois often reflect steady demand in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, where licensed clinicians help patients regain mobility and function. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with SNF or LTC experience and familiarity with Net Health documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Illinois license status and highlight any post-acute experience in your application.

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