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Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy Jobs in
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield became the Illinois state capital
in 1837 with the help of a young lawyer and politician named
Abraham Lincoln. He lived in the city until he left to become
the 16th President of the United States, in 1861.
With an approximate population of 113,000 people, Springfield
is ideally located 200 miles southwest of Chicago, 100 miles
northeast of St. Louis, and 195 miles west of Indianapolis.
The community is recognized as a leader in the health care
industry and is home to three major hospitals as well as a
world renowned heart surgery institute. The University of
Illinois at Springfield, Southern Illinois University School
of Medicine, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield College
in Illinois and St. John's College, Department of Nursing
offer students a diverse selection of higher education opportunities.
Springfield also serves as headquarters for 12 nationally
known insurance companies.
Springfield offers hundreds of exciting events throughout
the year, including the Illinois State Fair in August. Over
one million visitors a year come to see Springfield’s
historic Lincoln sites, which include the Lincoln Home and
Neighborhood, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, Lincoln Tomb, Lincoln’s
New Salem, and more. Other attractions include the Dana-Thomas
House, the Old State Capitol, the Illinois State Capitol and
the Executive Mansion. Plans are now underway for a Lincoln
Presidential Library and Interactive Museum.
Interested in pursuing a therapy job opportunity
in Illinois? Fill out the application below to discuss current
openings:
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