Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$57.23/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Bonus Amount
$15,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Department: Physical Therapy
- Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
- Facility: ST. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
- Location: Chicago, IL 60622
Outpatient at the SEH (Sports Clinic) working directly with the Ortho Group- Monday-Friday- no weekends
Why Join Us
- New Grad Mentorship & Training
- Ideal for Healthcare Professionals who want to grow
- Work in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting with diverse patient populations
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Career growth opportunities across a large health system
- Collaborative team-oriented environment focused on patient outcomes
The Physical Therapist provides acute care physical therapy services to restore function, improve mobility, and support safe patient discharge. New graduates are encouraged to apply with structured onboarding and mentorship to support a successful transition into acute care
Responsibilities
Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders. The Physical Therapist I performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy/Hospital Policy, state and federal regulatory licensing and accrediting requirements.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
2. Current state Physical Therapy license.
3. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com
Pay Transparency
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $40 to $57.23.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,724 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$119k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $66k–$104k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 815 active | 21,760 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment869 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
37 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
37 jobs · 26 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,724 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k
- Typical market rent
- $2,311/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.