Physical Therapist - Weekends
Listed compensation
$39.13–$46.03 /hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
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Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Candidate will receive an additional 30% of their hourly rate in addition to their base rate when working weekend hours. Position is also eligible for yearly annual increases.
OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
Overview
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
*Those licensed after 2016 must have a Doctoral degree. Those who were licensed prior to 2016 are exempt from this requirement as grandfathered under prior IDFPR or MBPT requirement for licensure (which allowed bachelor’s/master’s degree; the normal industry requirement prior to 2016).
Licenses/Certifications
Respective state license in Physical Therapy or has graduated successfully from a professional program, is in receipt of Authorization to Test Letter, is scheduled to test within 60 days of eligibility, and has not failed the licensure exam. After passing licensure exam, state license must be verifiable within one year of hire.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Valid state driver’s license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
Other Skills/knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Experience as a Physical Therapist
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
Analytical ability to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
- OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment. They are responsible for establishing therapy goals, formulating treatment plans, and documenting patient status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $83k (middle half $64k–$104k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 778 active | 21,528 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment833 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,629 in the last 30 days | 4,307 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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