Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$75k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: New Lenox Clinic - New Lenox, IL 60451
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary
- Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period
- Job Category: Physical TherapyWhy Join Westside? At Westside, we’re committed to making therapy engaging, supportive, and truly impactful. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll deliver exceptional care, educate and train families on essential exercises, and collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure every child receives comprehensive, high-quality care that will last a lifetime! Perks & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
aligned with skills and experience Realistic Productivity Expectations: 28 Direct Treatment Hours per Week Earn up to 5% of your annual salary for exceeding productivity expectations Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement Hub Model: Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients (birth–18 years) Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve gross motor, self-care, and functional skills Support families with coaching and modeling to reinforce treatment goals Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation Qualifications
What We’re Looking For: Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy education program PT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire What You'll Bring Passionate about working with children with a variety of diagnoses Committed to learning the Westside Way, with a focus on hands-on manual manipulation skills Creative and innovative in developing effective treatment plans Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of PTs by providing guidance and supervision to fieldwork students What Makes You a Great Fit: You are engaging and energetic, able to quickly build rapport.
You have a growth mindset, committed to continuous personal and professional development. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge freely.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement pediatric treatment plans to improve gross motor and functional skills for children birth to 18 years old. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide coaching to families to reinforce therapeutic goals.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program and Illinois PT licensure or eligibility. Candidates must also hold a CPR certification or obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$90k | Pediatrics median $98k (middle half $93k–$102k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 28 active | 459 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment863 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +9.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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