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Ivy Rehab
Springfield, Illinois

Pediatric Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$24.46-$51.63/hr

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Job Description

State of Location

Illinois

Position Summary

As an outpatient pediatric clinician, you will have the chance to work with many children from birth to age twenty-one. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment of our young patients, providing individualized one-to-one attention and customized plans of care to meet your child's needs.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life.

Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise.

Join Ivy Health’s dedicated pediatric team where you are not just an employee but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description

  • Compensation Range: $34.42 - $51.63 per hour for PT
  • $24.46 - $36.70 for PTA

Pediatric Physical Therapist OR Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Health.

Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services.

By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.

Why Choose Ivy Health?

Healthcare is changing quickly. We’re continuing to invest in the people, clinical expertise, and support that make excellent care possible.

Across Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Ivy Pediatric Therapy, and our trusted local partner brands, orthopedic and pediatric teammates are connected by one shared purpose: helping patients and families make meaningful progress.

Exceptional Workplace: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Gallup as an Exceptional Workplace, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.

With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work

  • Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Incentives Galore: 401(k) with company match and unlimited access to medbridge
  • Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
  • Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Position Qualifications

Graduate from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program

  • Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
  • Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized one-to-one physical therapy care to pediatric patients from birth to age twenty-one in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and involve caregivers in the treatment process to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold or be eligible for state licensure. A dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyOutpatient carePatient assessmentTreatment planning

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$101k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · Charleston, Illinois

$35-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time

Ignite Medical Resorts · Austin, Texas

$30-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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.

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

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

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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Unlimited access to MedBridge
ScribeIQ (AI documentation tool)