Pays $53-$56/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$72k (25 jobs)

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Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Physical Therapist Day Rehab

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

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

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyNeurological rehabilitationCardiac recoveryPatient careEvidence-based interventionsOncological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationCardiopulmonary rehabilitationCare planningClinical assessment

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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