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Illinois

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) (Level I)

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.94-$59.91/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

Ask the employer about time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 90% FTE, Variable shift, you will work at UW Health Alpine Clinic 1301 N Alpine Rd

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation).

Required

  • Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs. Required

Work Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure. An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapists must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist or assistant until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
  • CPR certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits

Key Responsibilities

The role involves working 90% FTE on a variable shift schedule primarily at the UW Health Alpine Clinic in Rockford, IL. Additional compensation opportunities include differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as overtime and on-call pay.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Continuing Education UnitsLicensure Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Outpatient) (Level I) at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 24 employers

7
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
16
$110k-120k
1
$124k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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Benefits & Perks

PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paternity Leave