Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$80k-$125k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,919 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 805 active | 21,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment859 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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.
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