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Functional Pathways
Orland Park, Illinois

Full-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Smith Crossing - Orland Park, IL 60467Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $45.00 - $50.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist.

Schedule

Monday- Friday About Us: Join our therapy team at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL, where quality care meets a welcoming suburban community. Located in the heart of Orland Park, our facility is near scenic Centennial Park and the popular Orland Square Mall, offering a perfect mix of tranquility and convenience.

As a member of our team, you'll provide essential therapy services to our residents while enjoying the vibrant local amenities and a supportive, close-knit environment. If you're seeking a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic setting, Smith Crossing is the ideal place for you.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for residents under physician supervision. They will also manage revisions to established care plans and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to perform clinical screenings and documentation are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient screeningPatient evaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionSupervision of physical therapy assistantsOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 23 employers

7
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
16
$110k-120k
1
$124k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
70%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Orland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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