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Rockford, Illinois

Physical (Outpatient) Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

BLS

Key Skills

Clinical documentationHome health care

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.

What does the Physical Therapist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (physical therapy)ranked against 39 Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapist median $62k (middle half $57k–$70k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in Illinois813 active22,705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment813 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,623 in the last 30 days1,577 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (39 Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
14
<$110k
18
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
#4

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 39 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Short and long-term disability
Paternity leave

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.