Outpatient Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$35.89-$62.91/hr
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
If you are a PHYSICAL THERAPIST who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
What You’ll Do
Evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective Physical Therapy program based upon physical assessment, clinical judgement, and psychological sensitivity for inpatients and outpatients with diverse diagnoses; provides patient education, consultation, and discharge planning; supervises and delegates patient care to Physical Therapist Assistants, and Rehab Technicians.
We Offer Our Physical Therapists
- Benefits from Day One
- DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- Tuition Reimbursement from Day One
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
- Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities
What You’ll Need for This Job
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; Master's preferred
- Current IL state licensure as a Physical Therapist
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
Compensation
Pay Range: $35.89 - $62.91 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and implements effective therapy programs based on clinical assessments and psychological sensitivity. They also provide patient education, consultation, and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Technicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, with a Master's degree preferred. Current Illinois state licensure as a Physical Therapist and American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's 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)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$131k | Physical Therapy median $102k (middle half $97k–$102k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$103k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 785 active | 22,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment836 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,032 in the last 30 days | 4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k
- Typical market rent
- $2,311/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.