Pelvic Floor/Ortho Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$39.94-$59.91/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Day/Evening shift role, variable, 7-5:30. You may be eligible for a $20,000 sign on bonus. You will work at 9th street clinic in Rockford.
Additional Components of Compensation May Include
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation).
Required
- Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs. Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure. An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapists must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist or assistant until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
- CPR certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Health in northern Illinois benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services focusing on pelvic floor and orthopedic conditions at the 9th street clinic. Participate in ongoing educational programs and maintain mandatory continuing education units.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in pelvic health physical therapist | ranked against 353 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $102k (middle half $96k–$102k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 779 active | 21,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment830 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pelvic Floor/Ortho Physical Therapist - Outpatient at UW Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pelvic Health Physical Therapist — ranked against 353 active Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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