Physical Therapist II, Elmhurst Hospital, Day/Evenings
Listed compensation
$43.38-$67.24/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Hourly Pay Range
$43.38 - $67.24 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights
- Position: Physical Therapist
- Location: Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
- Part Time – 30 hours per week.
Hours: Monday – Friday with rotating weekends. 1 Summer and 1 Winter holiday per year.
What You Will Do
Provides direct physical therapy services to patients. Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by the completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations, and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans designed to achieve precise, functional goals.
Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status and plans and implements therapeutic programs that include prevention, identification, correction and alleviation of acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of an anatomic or physiologic origin.
Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care. Stays updated regarding developments, new techniques, and equipment in the field of physical therapy. Maintains a well-rounded knowledge base, and clinical reasoning skills to consistently achieve expected clinical outcomes.
What You Will Need
A minimum of 1-3 years' experience with demonstration of clinical independence in an Acute-Care setting, preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, required
- Master's Degree, preferred
- Current State of Illinois Physical Therapist licensure
- Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association BLS provider
- Support available for certification and development
Required Without License
Notification from Continental Testing Services advising of receipt and approval of application for licensure (if first-time test taker).
“Authorization to Test” (ATT) letter from Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- Confirmation of Computer-Based Exam
- State of Illinois Physical Therapy license within 90 days of hire
- Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association BLS provider
Benefits (For Full Time or Part Time Positions)
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Medbridge Silver Membership (.5FTE and above) provided to enable individuals to obtain CEU’s via live or recorded webinars & attend prep classes for certification courses.
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.
Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct physical therapy services to patients by conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans. Implements therapeutic programs to address movement dysfunction and educates patients to engage them in their own care.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current State of Illinois licensure. A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience in an acute-care setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k–$140k | Physical Therapy median $91k (middle half $66k–$102k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 785 active | 21,965 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment831 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist II, Elmhurst Hospital, Day/Evenings at Endeavor Health 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 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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