Physical Therapist – Inpatient Acute Care – Days – Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38.67-$59.94/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Hourly Pay Range: $38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights: Position: Physical Therapist – Inpatient Acute Care – Days – Per Diem Location: Chicago, IL Per Diem- Hours as needed Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 4:30pm; Rotating Weekends; Rotating Holidays Required Travel: no Provide professional physical therapy evaluation, treatment and follow up services to physician referred patients.

Responsible for assessing patients and performing procedures consistent with or based on the age and developmental status of the patient to maximize the clinical outcome and safety of the patient.

What you will do: Provides quality Physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches.

Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and treatment areas. Provides feedback regarding equipment needs. Acts as a liaison with the prosthetist and /or orthotist and assists in obtaining appropriate appliances and assistive devices. Must be able to deal effectively with patient emergencies.

Seeks supervisory assistance as necessary. Completes incident reports as necessary. Must be flexible and able to adjust to fluctuating patient census and scheduling conflicts.

Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP. Assures co-signature on notes and evaluations if waiting on licensure exam results.

What you will need: Education: Graduate from a school of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the APTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.

Certification: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of IL; CPR certification. Experience: Clinical Rotations minimum; No clinical experience required; entry level position.

Preferred: In-Patient Physical Therapy experience Special Knowledge and Skills Required Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community. Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.

Benefits (For Full Time or Part Time Positions)

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide professional physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to physician-referred patients, including assessment and performing procedures based on the patient's age and developmental status. Responsibilities also include providing quality services through direct, group, monitored, and consultative approaches, assisting with equipment, and preparing accurate patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy school with a Bachelor of Science or Master's Degree and must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois, along with CPR certification. No clinical experience is required as this is an entry-level position, but strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills are necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsRecord KeepingPatient Emergencies ManagementFlexibilityEquipment MaintenanceLiaison 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 Physical Therapist – Inpatient Acute Care – Days – Per Diem at Nevada System of Higher Education a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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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About Nevada System of Higher Education

Higher Education
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium pay for shift, on-call, holiday
Incentive pay for select positions
Annual increases based on performance
Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program
Savings Plan