Physical (Outpatient) Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Per Diem, varied schedule, Sunday-Saturday 0800-1700. You will work at the UW Health Home Health department.
Additional Components of Compensation May Include
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation).
Required
- Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs. Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure. An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Northern Illinois benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services within the UW Health Home Health department. Participate in ongoing educational programs and maintain required professional standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (physical therapy) | ranked against 39 Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapist median $62k (middle half $57k–$70k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapist listings in Illinois | 813 active | 22,705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment813 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,623 in the last 30 days | 1,577 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapist pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UW Health | #5 of 20 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical (Outpatient) Therapist at UW Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 39 active Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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