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Foot and Ankle Centers
Yorkville, Illinois

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 9.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55.00–$60.00 /hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a Team Where Patient Care and Teamwork Come First

New Graduates Are Welcome to Apply! Mentorships Available.

Are you a passionate, patient-centered Physical Therapist looking for a collaborative outpatient clinic environment where you can truly make a difference? We’re seeking a dependable, compassionate clinician to join our team at Revitalize Physical Therapy in Yorkville, Illinois, next to Foot & Ankle Centers.

In this part-time role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide individualized, evidence-based care for patients with outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in a supportive, low-stress setting that emphasizes quality over quantity. If you value meaningful one-on-one patient care, teamwork, flexibility, and professional growth, this could be the perfect fit.

Join a workplace that values professionalism, compassion, flexibility, and growth—and make a meaningful impact every day.

  • 1. Job Title and Status
  • Job Title: Physical Therapist
  • Employment Type: Part-time, non-exempt
  • Work Location: Revitalize Physical Therapy – Yorkville, Illinois (on-site outpatient clinic)
  • 2. Pay Range and Benefits

Compensation

  • Anticipated pay range: $55.00 – $60.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Sign-on Bonus: $2,000

New hires are eligible to receive 50% of the sign-on bonus after completing the 90-day introductory period and the remaining balance after 6 months of continuous employment. Receipt of the full bonus is contingent upon completing 12 months of employment. If employment ends before 12 months of continuous employment, the full amount must be reimbursed.

Benefits (Summary)

  • Paid time off/paid leave, compliance with Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers
  • 401(k) + company match

Continuing Education/paid Training

3. Position Summary

Provide skilled physical therapy evaluation and treatment services to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, educate patients throughout their recovery, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with clinic and payer standards.

Deliver high-quality, hands-on care in a supportive team environment that values strong patient relationships, clinical collaboration, and work-life balance.

4. Essential Job Duties

Patient Care / Clinical Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
  • Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Deliver hands-on care and therapeutic exercise instruction in an outpatient setting.
  • Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Educate and motivate patients throughout their recovery journey.
  • Collaborate with other clinical team members to support continuity of care.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and professional treatment environment.

Documentation / Administrative Responsibilities

  • Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with clinic procedures and payer requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and staff regarding treatment plans, scheduling needs, and follow-up care.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and other clinic initiatives as needed.

General

  • Follow clinic policies and procedures, including confidentiality and safety protocols.
  • Support a positive patient experience and a collaborative work environment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned that are consistent with this role.
  • 5. Physical / Functional Requirements

Physical Ability To

  • Stand and walk for extended periods during a typical shift.
  • Assist patients with therapeutic activities, transfers, gait, and positioning as appropriate.
  • Lift, move, or position equipment and supplies weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequently bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout treatment areas.
  • Use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please inform us during the application or interview process. We evaluate accommodation requests in accordance with applicable law.

6. Minimum Qualifications

Education and Credentials

  • Degree in Physical Therapy required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Current Physical Therapy License in the state of Illinois required.

Experience

  • Prior outpatient orthopedic or musculoskeletal experience preferred.
  • New graduates are welcome to apply; mentorship available.

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Passion for patient care and building long-term relationships.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented clinical environment.
  • Commitment to accurate documentation and high-quality care.
  • 7. Schedule
  • Part-time: approximately 8 to 15 hours per week
  • Typical schedule options (This is flexible and can be discussed.):

Wednesday: 12:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m. OR 1:00 p. m. – 6:00/7:00 p. m. (flexible start time)

Friday: 7:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m. OR 8:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. OR 12:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.

We will also consider candidates available for one afternoon only on Wednesday or Friday.

No weekends. No holidays.

Patient volume emphasizes quality over quantity, typically 1 to 1.5 patients per hour, allowing ample time to work directly and closely with each patient.

8. Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination & Pay Transparency

Foot & Ankle Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and a current Illinois state license. Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyMusculoskeletal assessmentPatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterpersonal skillsEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Foot and Ankle Centers a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,797 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 33% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 24 employers

CME allowance
76% this job
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Yorkville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k
Median resident rent
$1,662/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000
Paid time off/paid leave
401(k) + company match
Continuing education/paid training