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Barrington, Illinois

Physical Therapist - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$125k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

FOX Valley Orthopedics

Where Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized Care

Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist the ideal candidate will provide high – quality, evidence-based care to a diverse population with musculoskeletal conditions. This role involves evaluating, diagnosis, and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. They work closely with the medical team including physicians, physical therapy assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate care for optimal patient outcomes.

  • ## $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Location: Barrington, Illinois

Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday (No Weekends)

Expected Starting Pay: $80,000 - $124,800 (based on experience) plus bonuses

  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
  • Displays flexibility and adaptability to provide patient education regarding their specific physical therapy treatment needs.
  • Ability to problem solve with patients, team and other departments within Fox Valley Orthopedics.

Essential Job Functions

  • Deliver high-quality clinical care and customer service Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
  • Provide treatment services to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
  • Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
  • Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
  • Offer clinical instruction to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
  • Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
  • Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team to coordinate care and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to pass a background check, TB test, and drug screen. Active professional licensure is required to perform the duties of the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal carePatient evaluationTreatment planningTeam collaborationProblem solvingDocumentationEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Barrington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,666/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ortho Nebraska

Hospitals and Health Care
Omaha, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus