Physical Therapist - Aurora, IL
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$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
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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