Pays $83k-$120k — Physical Therapist market median is ~$98k (36 jobs)
Physical Therapist- Outpatient Musculoskeletal
About the Role
Outpatient musculoskeletal physical therapy. $82,800-$120,000. Chicago, IL. PSLF eligible.
Join Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as a Outpatient Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist – $82,800-$120,000 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $82,800 - $120,000
- 25 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Continuing education and approved CEUs for PT/OT/SLP
- 50% reimbursement (up to $1,000) for advanced certifications
- Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within clinical/research specialties and leadership pathways
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist conducts advanced evaluations of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. They also partner with physicians to prescribe assistive devices and supervise physical therapy students to support clinical innovation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited school of physical therapy and possess a valid Illinois state license. Additionally, current CPR or BLS certification is required along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as patient transfers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate 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, 30% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.5/10 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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