Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient FLOAT
Listed compensation
$41.1-$61.65/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join Advocate Health as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Float, Sign-On Bonus in Elgin, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $41.10 - $61.65/hour.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, a signing bonus. Work with Advocate Health in Elgin, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist interprets physician referrals to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and implements individualized treatment plans to achieve functional goals. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting care according to standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a valid Physical Therapy license in Illinois or Wisconsin. The role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and patient transfers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient FLOAT at American Addiction Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,065 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 76 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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