Physical Therapist – Acute Care – Days – Per Diem

14 days ago
Chicago, Illinois$38.67 - $59.94/hrPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care – Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will do: Provides quality Physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with patient emergencies.
  • Must be flexible and able to adjust to fluctuating patient census and scheduling conflicts.
  • Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.

Requirements

-; No clinical experience required; entry level position.

  • Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $38.67 - $59.94/hr

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care – Per Diem.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment InterventionDischarge PlanningPatient AssessmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndependent WorkRecord KeepingBillingEmergency ResponseEquipment MaintenanceLiaison
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Acute Care – Days – Per Diem at Nevada System of Higher Education a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Nevada System of Higher Education is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Nevada System of Higher Education lists compensation for this psychologist position at $38k to $59k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $59000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($38k–$59k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Evaluation, Treatment Intervention, Discharge Planning, Patient Assessment, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing professional physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to physician-referred patients, including assessment and performing procedures based on the patient's age and developmental status to maximize clinical outcomes and safety. Responsibilities also i...

Benefits package: Premium Pay, Incentive Pay, Annual Increases, Career Pathways, Medical Options, Dental Options, Pet Insurance, Vision Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Nevada System of Higher Education

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Benefits & Perks

Premium Pay
Incentive Pay
Annual Increases
Career Pathways
Medical Options
Dental Options
Pet Insurance
Vision Options
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

14d ago

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