Physical Therapist (PRN)
Listed compensation
$48-$50/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Accommodate, Restore & Collaborate (ARC Rehab) is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist at Meadowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in Naperville, IL. We are looking for a PT to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat gait, mobility, and function in the adult patients at this site.
- The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing evaluations/plans of care and providing treatment accordingly.
- Appropriately and effectively completing documentation.
- Screening residents and individuals who may benefit from therapy.
- Communicating patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
- Directing and supervising the work of assistants as applicable.
Expanding and enhancing self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
Providing in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
Supporting and participating in department operations/meetings.
Requirements
- Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Physical Therapist.
- Ability to communicate well with patients, families, supervisors, and colleagues.
- Comfortable with computers.
- Preferred experience working at a SNF, but we are open to other practice area experience
- If you feel this could be the right fit for you, apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat gait and mobility issues for adult patients at a nursing and rehabilitation facility. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, developing care plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$104k | Physical Therapy median $82k (middle half $82k–$82k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 796 active | 22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment849 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,480 in the last 30 days | 4,645 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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