Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, PRN

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical‑access hospital, our staff provides state‑of‑the‑art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion.

We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsor ships available.

The physical therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning and implementation of treatment with a variety of physical disabilities as prescribed by the referring physician and in compliance with the criteria set forth by the standards of Rochelle Community Hospital and the State of Illinois. Administers and directs administration of physical agents utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The physical therapist is responsible to the Manager of Physical Therapy.

• B.S. degree and certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Illinois.
• Member or eligible for membership, in the American Physical Therapy Association.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively from oral and written directions.
• Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication.
• Physical and intellectual capacity to carry out treatment programs and documentation as required by the position.
• Knowledge and the ability to utilize:
  • The theory of physical medicine
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • The disease process of the body to carry out the values of physical therapy agents.
• Ability to handle a variety of duties which may be interrupted or changed by immediate circumstances.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients.
• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.