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Springfield, Illinois

Part-Time Physical Therapist | Hope Learning Academy

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

School-Based Physical Therapist - Springfield, IL

Pay Range: $60-$70/hour

About Hope Learning Academy

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming.

Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education.

Since 1957, the Hope Learning Academy has led the development of new methods to educate, treat, and care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Summary

Hope Learning Academy's Physical Therapists provide and oversee school-based physical therapy treatments to assist clients to attain, improve, or maintain their maximum level of functional movement.

What You Will Do

  • Assess individuals’ performance and implement treatment based on established goals to restore physical function and mobility, as well as promote overall wellness and boost quality of life.
  • Serve, communicate, and consult as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintain detailed records and compile written progress reports and treatment plans, as needed.
  • Provide guidance and training in appropriate body mechanics and range of motion activities to parents/guardians, teachers, and/or caretakers.
  • Schedule and monitor rehabilitation services, ensuring rehabilitation evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
  • Participate in ongoing treatment meetings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

What You Will Bring

  • Illinois licensure as a board-certified physical therapist.
  • Must pass the national physical therapy exam.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess and implement treatment plans to improve functional movement and mobility for students with disabilities. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide training to parents and staff regarding physical therapy activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Illinois licensure as a board-certified physical therapist. Additionally, they are required to have passed the national physical therapy exam.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationRange of motion trainingPediatric careAutism spectrum disorder supportDevelopmental disability care

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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k 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, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$146kPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $68k–$101k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois776 active21,515 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment831 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 21 employers
4
<$115k
11
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Typical market rent
$1,178/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.