
The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates the physical therapy needs of assigned patients, establishes goals with the patient and plans, develops and implements individual physical therapy programs designed to improve patient mobility and independent functionThe PT provides age and developmentally appropriate care to pediatric to geriatric patientsEffectively interacts with patients, doctors and other healthcare membersResponsible for overseeing PTA as requested
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, treat, evaluate and implement a POC for all clients seen
Provides supportive supervision of PTA’s and PT / PTA students
Demonstrates understanding of admission process, treatment costs, coding, financial support & appropriate billing
Practices within the scope of APTA standards and Code of Ethics
Communicates and interacts with patients, families, physicians and staff demonstrating behavior consistent with the hospital’s core values
Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct
Completes documentation of all patient care activities in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
Develop professional skills by defining and completing appropriate Development plans, participating in continuing education and in-service offerings, using written resources to keep current with advancements in the field and seeks out resources with recognized expertise within and outside the Department to enhance quality of care.
Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with other health care professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Uphold professional standards and responsibilities by achieving service competence and applying evidence-based interventions to promote quality in practice.
Ability to transfer and position patients.
Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work as applicable.
Required Qualifications
Education and Training
Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Current State of Illinois Physical Therapy license (or willingness to apply)
CPR Certified
Work Shift Details:
Registry, Level III: paid at $52/hour with $3 weekend differential, minimum 2 weekend shifts/month, and 1 approved holiday shift of the 6 recognized Silver Cross Holidays/year
Level IV: paid at $55/hour with $3 weekend differential, minimum 4 weekend shifts/month, and 1 approved holiday shift of the 6 recognized Silver Cross Holidays/year
Department:
IP ACUTE PHYSICAL MEDICINE
At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Other voluntary benefit plans
· PTO and Sick time
· 401(k) plan with a match
· Wellness program
· Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$52.00 - $52.00

Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving Will County and southwest suburban communities since 1895. We have been recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 11 times, honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 19 times, and are rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2024, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Illinois for surgical care.
With over 4,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 348-bed acute care hospital and 12 satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. We also operate a freestanding Emergency Department in Homer Glen, open 24/7, and 2 Urgent Care Centers, one in New Lenox on our main campus, and one in Mokena.
We also operate Will County's ONLY Level III Perinatal Center with a 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through our collaboration with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
What's more, Silver Cross partners with Chicago's leading academic medical centers to bring our community world-class care close to home, including University of Chicago Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Rush University System for Health. Additionally, we partner with CTVSA (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates) for our nationally ranked heart program, as well as US HealthVest through the 100-bed Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, located directly across from our main hospital campus.
To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital, visit silvercross.org.