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RUSH Physical Therapy
Chicago, Illinois

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
  • Location: South Loop (1411 S Michigan Ave, suite 1007, Chicago, Il -60605)
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, based on years of experience
  • Incentives: $5,000 Bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program

Join our team at RUSH Physical Therapy in our South Loop clinic, located inside premium FFC gym in the South Loop area. You will collaborate with another Physical Therapist delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

We welcome Physical Therapists of all specialties and clinical interests, and we empower you to treat what you’re passionate about—whether that’s orthopedics, sports, neuro, pelvic health, oncology or beyond.

With a strong culture of mentorship and continuous learning, you will have the support you need to grow your skills. Plus, our structured career ladder provides clear opportunities to advance both clinically and into leadership when you're ready.

  • Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
  • Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations

  • Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
  • Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
  • Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Neurological rehabilitationOncology rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 21 employers

6
<$100k
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$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
4
$120k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Visa sponsorship
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $90.00
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About RUSH Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship and orientation programs
Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
Generous PTO
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
Life and disability protection
Student debt benefit program
Growth and specialties nationwide