Physical Therapist - Aurora, IL

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$65/hr

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Job Description

  • Full-Time FMLA Physical Therapist — School District
  • Location: Aurora, IL
  • Grade Levels: All Grade Levels, with an emphasis on Transition Students
  • Position: Full-Time Physical Therapist
  • Dates: ASAP–January 2027
  • Setting: On-Site
  • Schedule: Approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Position Type: Full-Time FMLA Coverage
  • Compensation: $45–$65/hour
  • Licensure: IDFPR Physical Therapist License

About the Opportunity

A school district is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide short-term FMLA coverage through January 2027. This position will work across the district with students of various ages and grade levels, with a particular focus on transition-aged students ages 18–22.

This is a great opportunity for a PT with school-based or educational experience who enjoys working with students across a variety of ages and needs.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist will provide services throughout the district, supporting students across multiple grade levels. While the caseload is mixed, there will be a larger emphasis on students in the district's transition program, serving young adults ages 18–22.

The assignment is expected to continue through January to help the district address compensatory minutes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services to students across the district
  • Support students across a variety of grade levels and needs
  • Work primarily with transition-aged students ages 18–22
  • Provide services and support related to students' educational goals
  • Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers
  • Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate documentation
  • Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings as needed
  • Help the district address compensatory service minutes

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current IDFPR Physical Therapist License
  • School-based or educational experience preferred
  • Experience working with transition-aged students is a plus
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working with students across a wide range of ages and needs

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Full-time FMLA coverage with a defined short-term assignment
  • Work throughout the district rather than being limited to one building
  • Opportunity to work with transition-aged students (18–22)
  • Varied caseload across multiple grade levels
  • Meaningful opportunity to support students' functional and educational goals
  • School-based schedule of approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Competitive $45–$65/hour compensation
  • Assignment runs ASAP through January 2027

Why AnthroMed

  • AnthroMed Team Members who work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the full-time employee benefits offered by AnthroMed
  • Benefits begin the first of the month after start date. Benefits offered include:
  • United HealthCare PPO with a $0 Payroll Deduction
  • Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking & transit)
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3% employee contribution on day one!
  • 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program

Optional Supplemental Coverages Include

  • Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
  • Material Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materials
  • Full Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure dues
  • Free CEU’s and guest speaker series access
  • Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
  • Most importantly, we are dedicated to your success and you will find that we are always responsive, engaged, and always available to connect.
  • Our website: www.AnthroMed.education

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

School-Based TherapyTransition-Aged Student SupportEducational Goal SupportStudent Progress MonitoringIndividualized Education Program MeetingsMultidisciplinary CollaborationSpecial Education CollaborationCompensatory Services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Aurora, IL at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,577 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k
Typical market rent
$2,253/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

United HealthCare PPO with $0 payroll deduction
Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO)
Vision Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3%
Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Material Stipend