Pays $53-$56/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$72k (25 jobs)
About the Role
PRN day shift. Inpatient rehab for neurological, cardiac, and complex debility patients. Minimum weekend/holiday requirement. Elk Grove Village, IL.
Join Ascension as a Physical Therapist – Day Rehab, PRN in Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $53 - $56/hr.
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Community giving opportunities
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Ascension in Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive rehabilitative care for a clinically diverse patient population, including those with neurological, cardiac, and complex medical conditions. Develop, implement, and reassess individualized patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapy license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and a BLS provider certification. A bachelor's degree is required, with prior neurological experience and advanced degrees preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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