PRN Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Smith Crossing - Orland Park, IL 60467Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $50.00 - $55.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist.
About Us
Join our therapy team at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL, where quality care meets a welcoming suburban community. Located in the heart of Orland Park, our facility is near scenic Centennial Park and the popular Orland Square Mall, offering a perfect mix of tranquility and convenience.
As a member of our team, you'll provide essential therapy services to our residents while enjoying the vibrant local amenities and a supportive, close-knit environment. If you're seeking a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic setting, Smith Crossing is the ideal place for you.
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 residents under physician supervision. They will also revise care plans and provide supervision to 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 meet all certification and licensure requirements are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 51% have no call, 51% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 PRN Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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