Rehabilitation & Performance Institute - Petersburg

04/23/2026

We hear it all the time: “My pain gets worse when the weather changes.” There’s actually some truth to that—but it’s not the whole story. Understanding WHY it happens is just the beginning. Knowing what to do about it is what REALLY matters. Physical Therapist Sam Moore explains more in our latest blog post!

Check it out ➡️

Do you ever feel like your joints can predict a storm better than the weather app? Have you caught yourself blaming the weather for a flare-up in pain? If so, you are not alone. Many patients with joint pain report that their symptoms worsen with changes in the weather. Why does the weather impact m...

04/23/2026

Welcome Sondra! Sondra is our new Patient Service Specialist 🤗

Sondra lives in Tallula, Illinois with her pup Romeo. She has two adorable grandchildren, Aubrey and Ashton, that live outside Petersburg and spends as much time as she can with them. She also enjoys helping out at her daughter’s boarding kennel and dog wash- PawKamp Boarding Kennel and PawKamp Dog Wash- in Petersburg.

She loves to spend time outside working in the yard and in Petersburg getting to know the community!

04/08/2026

The company you choose early in your career matters more than you think!

At RPI, you won’t be rushed, burned out, or stuck going through the motions. You’ll be mentored, challenged, and given the space to actually become the clinician you want to be.

Here’s what that looks like:
✔ True 1-on-1 patient care (no overlap, ever)
✔ Structured mentorship that continues well beyond onboarding
✔ Unlimited continuing education — we invest in your growth, not limit it
✔ Autonomy to treat how you believe is best
✔ A team that holds a high standard and actually enjoys showing up every day

Whether you’re a student looking for the right place to start, or a PT ready for something better — this is where you grow.

If you’re serious about becoming a high-level clinician, we should talk.

Apply here:
rehabilitationperformance.com/join-our-team

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/

03/19/2026

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!

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“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

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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.

03/06/2026

🚨 We're Hiring 🚨

We are looking to hire a Patient Service Specialist (PSS)! The role of the PSS is to make patients' experience with us effortless and easy. The PSS is often the first voice our patients hear and the first face they see. This is not a typical "front office" position - we are looking for someone who is passionate about bettering healthcare and their community!

Responsibilities:
➡ Interacting and building relationships with patients
➡ Scheduling patients
➡ Answering the phone
➡ Taking payments
➡ Scanning/faxing patient documents
➡ Being informed on services provided
➡ Support team with various administrative tasks and projects

Benefits:
➡ Health Insurance (Dental and Vision Optional)
➡ Physical and Mental Therapy Benefit
➡ Yearly PTO
➡ 401K & match
➡ Best Work Team EVER

For application or more information, please email hwakefield@rehabilitationperformance.com or visit www.rehabilitationperformance.com/join-our-team 😊

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’...