Short Term Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$45 - $55/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Short Term Physical Therapist
Pay Range
$45-$55
Job Description
26/27 School Year | $45-$55/hour | Short Term Full-Time | Algonquin, IL | State PT License Required
About the Role
As an Physical Therapist with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students — helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What You'll Do
- Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
- Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
- Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress
What We're Looking For
- Must Have:
- Current Physical Therapist license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Masters Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from accredited university
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state
- Preferred
- Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges
- Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
About IEP Therapy - Point Quest Group: IEP Therapy, a member of the Point Quest Group, is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Physical Demands
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver individualized physical therapy programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct evaluations and maintain detailed progress documentation.
Requirements
Requires a valid state Physical Therapist license and a Master's or Doctorate degree in the field. Candidates must pass a background check and TB clearance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Short Term Physical Therapist at Eleutheria a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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