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Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient/Outpatient Rehab - PRN

HSHS · Decatur, IL · $39.60–$59.40 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a patient wasn't improving and you changed your plan.

What they are checking: Whether they reassess and adapt rather than repeating the same treatment.

Tell me about a time you taught a student or a family member something important.

What they are checking: Whether they can serve as an educator, which the posting lists as part of the role.

What does your availability look like, and how often could you take weekend shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they truly fit the PRN coverage need described in the posting.

What would you do

The biggest need here is weekend inpatient coverage. Walk me through how you'd plan a weekend day with a full caseload.

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize discharges and new evals when they are the only therapist covering.

A patient on the floor has new confusion and weakness during your session. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible stroke or medical change and escalate right away.

About the work

How do you change your evaluation approach between an inpatient after surgery and an outpatient with back pain?

What they are checking: Whether they can move between acute medical and outpatient orthopedic thinking.

How do you decide on a discharge recommendation for an older patient who is weak after a hospital stay?

What they are checking: Whether they use objective measures and home situation to recommend a safe discharge.

How do you supervise and direct a PTA on shared patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their responsibility for the plan of care and PTA supervision rules.

How do you keep documentation timely and support medical necessity?

What they are checking: Whether their notes are defensible for billing and clear for the team.

How do you build a home exercise program that patients actually follow?

What they are checking: Whether they keep programs simple and realistic so patients keep improving after discharge.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $39.60 - $59.40 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - Decatur is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our therapy team. Therapist would help with both inpatient and outpatient therapy services (based on therapist interest, experience, and skill set). Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven individuals who are responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services and who serves as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional advancement. PT will also perform other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams. Position Specifics: oDepartment: Rehab, Inpatient/Outpatient o Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep o Schedule: PRN - 8-hour shifts between 7:00am-6:00pm o Facility: St. Mary's Hospital o Clinic Location: Decatur, IL o Compensation that aligns with your experience For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org. Education Qualifications • Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required). Experience Qualifications • Years of Experience (2+) Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. • Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required. • Board Certification (e.g., CHT, OCS, etc.) which meets rigorous standards of maintenance or certification (Preferred). Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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