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Algonquin, Illinois

Short Term Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45 - $55/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

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

IEP DevelopmentStudent EvaluationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 35 employers

17
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Algonquin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$368k
Typical market rent
$2,358/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

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Benefits & Perks

CEU/License Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays