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Geneva, Illinois

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$125k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

FOX Valley Orthopedics

Where Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized Care

Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist the ideal candidate will provide high – quality, evidence-based care to a diverse population with musculoskeletal conditions. This role involves evaluating, diagnosis, and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. They work closely with the medical team including physicians, physical therapist assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate care for optimal patient outcomes.

  • ## $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Location: Geneva, Illinois
  • Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
  • Days/Hours: Monday - Friday (No Weekends)
  • Expected Starting Pay: $80,000 - $124,800 (based on experience) plus bonuses
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.

Displays flexibility and adaptability to provide patient education regarding their specific physical therapy treatment needs.

Ability to problem solve with patients, team and other departments within Fox Valley Orthopedics.

Essential Job Functions

  • Deliver high quality clinical care and customer service Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
  • Provide treatment services to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
  • Promote and advance the hospital’s vision to be the BEST through department initiatives and community outreach.
  • Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
  • Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
  • Offer clinical instruction to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
  • Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
  • Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal conditions to restore function and reduce pain. They will also collaborate with the medical team and provide clinical instruction to students to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess active licensure and the ability to pass a background check, TB test, and drug screen. Strong communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills are required to provide effective patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationTime management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,919 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois805 active21,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment859 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,919 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ortho Nebraska a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,919 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 28 employers
13
<$105k
18
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$135k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT)

Pivot Home Health · Pueblo, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Lakewood, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Geneva

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$453k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,002/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.