Rehabilitation & Performance Institute- Effingham

04/02/2026

Still think lifting weights will make you too ‘bulky’? 👀 That myth is holding a lot of women back from getting stronger, healthier, and more confident. The truth might surprise you. Megan Gibson breaks this down on our latest blog post!

Read here:

I remember playing sports in middle school and high school and being afraid to lift weights because I didn’t want to “look manly.” I’d heard over and over again that girls who lifted would lose their figure and start to look like boys. As a physical therapist with a background in exercise sc...

03/31/2026

We're Hiring‼️
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At RPI, we don’t just treat patients—we invest in people, build community, and grow careers. 🤝
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We’re not your average clinic — we’re a National Practice of the Year provider, and our culture is built around doing things the right way.
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What makes RPI different?
✨ True 1-on-1 care (no double booking or overlapping appointments)
📚 Hands-on mentorship (Ongoing coaching, not a one-day shadow)
😄 A team that REALLY enjoys each other
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What’s in it for you?
💵 Competitive pay
🩺 Health insurance
📈 401(k)
❤️ Paid community volunteer days
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Who we’re looking for:
✔ A licensed PT who puts people first
✔ Someone hungry to grow and improve
✔ A team player who values accountability and development
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If you’re ready for more than “just a job” and want a career where you’re supported, challenged, and appreciated — we’d love to meet you.
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Apply at https://rehabilitationperformance.com/join-our-team/

03/22/2026

Happy Birthday Skylee! 🎉

Skylee is the glue that holds our clinic together. From holding down the front desk to keeping Jordan on task, she plays a large role in keeping the clinic running smoothly. When not in the clinic, she loves her family time!

Help us wish her the happiest of birthdays!

03/19/2026

Should kids be strength training? 🤔 It’s one of the most common questions we get—and the answer might surprise you! Jenna Gourlay breaks down what’s safe, what’s not, and how to get your child started the right way 👇

Give it a read, and share with someone who may be asking the same question!

Link:

“Is strength training safe for kids? As a Physical Therapist, I get this question from parents more than any other. Since I was a physical education teacher and coach in 2010, I’ve heard many concerns about strength training and children. Many still worry it could stunt growth or cause injury—...

03/17/2026

Think you’ve got the winning bracket this year? 🏀 Join our March Madness group and prove it. Click below to enter—let’s see who comes out on top!

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Women's: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=9b18789f-bb02-48b0-b52d-f38a8281839f

03/11/2026

What's the best way to take care of patients? 🤔 Take care of the team first! This philosophy shapes everything we do at RPI. Patients feel the difference — and clinicians do too. Morgan Weinzapfel digs deeper into this on our latest blog post- check it out!

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In healthcare, you often hear the phrase “patients come first.” And of course they should. But at RPI, we believe something important comes before even that. Great patient care starts with taking care of the people providing it. Physical therapy is a relationship-based profession. It requires li...

03/10/2026

1-on-1 patient care is a win-win.

Clinicians can provide better care, build real relationships, and see better outcomes—leading to greater job satisfaction and less burnout.

Patients get more face-to-face time with their provider and a higher quality of care.

At RPI, 1-on-1 care isn’t a luxury. It’s the standard. No exceptions.

If you want to work for a company that values both the clinician and the patient, RPI is the place for you.

03/04/2026

Youth baseball injuries are rising — but many are preventable. ⚾️🥎

In Part 2 of our series, Jake Sullivan, one of our PTs that specializes in baseball, breaks down three key ways to keep young athletes healthy and on the field this season.

If you’re a parent, coach, or player, this is a must-read‼️

Read it here 👇

If you missed Part 1, check it out here: https://rehabilitationperformance.com/how-to-keep-your-youth-baseball-player-healthy-part-1/ Part 1 focused primarily on avoiding overuse, which is likely the lowest-hanging fruit when it comes to youth baseball injuries. Now that we’ve covered that, let’...

02/25/2026

Why choose RPI for your career?

We invest in YOU as a PT, to ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed and be confident in your career. With unlimited continued education and structured mentorship, we help you become more confident in your patient care to get the best results.

With 1-on-1 patient care and schedule flexibility, we help you avoid burnout and find a better work/life balance.

Interested in a career with RPI? Shoot us a message.

02/19/2026

At RPI, we don’t just treat patients—we invest in people, build community, and grow careers. 🤝

We’re not your average PT clinic — we’re a National Practice of the Year provider, and our culture is built around doing things the right way.

What makes RPI different?
✨ True 1-on-1 care (no double booking or overlapping appointments)
📚 Hands-on mentorship (Ongoing coaching, not a one-day shadow)
😄 A team that REALLY enjoys each other

What’s in it for you?
💵 Competitive pay
🩺 Health insurance
📈 401(k)
❤️ Paid community volunteer days

Who we’re looking for:
✔ A licensed PT who puts people first
✔ Someone hungry to grow and improve
✔ A team player who values accountability and development

If you’re ready for more than “just a job” and want a career where you’re supported, challenged, and appreciated — we’d love to meet you.

Apply at https://rehabilitationperformance.com/join-our-team/

02/18/2026

No one tells you that parenting might make you a better leader…But somewhere between the chaos and the bedtime routines, you start learning lessons that show up in every part of your work.

One of our PTs, Morgan Weinzapfel, wrote about the leadership skills parenting taught her—none of which came from PT school.

No one warns you that parenting might make you better at your job. They warn you about the sleep deprivation. The messes. The emotional breakdowns over the wrong snack or the wrong color cup. What they don’t mention is that somewhere between morning chaos and bedtime routines, you quietly start le...

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤