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Arlington Heights, Illinois

Full-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$48/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Moorings of Arlington Heights - Arlington Heights, IL 60005Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $43.00 - $48.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at The Moorings of Arlington Heights, in Arlington Heights, IL! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! The Moorings of Arlington Heights, in Arlington Heights, IL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist.

About Us

Working at The Moorings of Arlington Heights offers the unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant community that values quality care and innovative therapies. Located in Arlington Heights, IL, this facility is set in a picturesque suburb that combines the charm of a small town with the amenities of a larger city.

You can enjoy leisurely strolls at the nearby Arlington Heights Historical Museum or catch a live performance at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.

With its proximity to Arlington Park, a renowned horse racing venue, and numerous dining and shopping options, you'll find plenty of activities to enrich your off-hours.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for patients under physician supervision. They also provide revisions to established care plans and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to perform required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionSupervision of physical therapy assistantsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
68%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

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