Licensed Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$80k-$100k
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Job Description
State of Location
Illinois
Position Summary
As an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Job Description
Our Locations
- Highland Park, IL
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Compensation Range: $80,000 to $100,000/year
Additional Compensation: This Position Is Also Eligible For
A Bi-weekly Bonus Plan,
Student Loan Repayment, Sign-on Bonus, or Relocation Assistance
Join Ivy Health's dedicated team where you’re 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.
Why Choose Ivy Health?
Exceptional Workplace: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Gallup as an Exceptional Workplace, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Intelligent Documentation: 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.
Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
- Internal travel program with guaranteed home clinic
- Opportunity to own a clinic through equity partnership
- Teammate Resource Groups supporting wellness, early career development, military, and LGBTQ+ teammates
Benefits (Start Within 30 Days)
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program
- Complimentary therapy services
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually
What We Look For
- License or pending license as a Physical Therapist in the treating state
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
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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, patient-centered physical therapy care within an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and participate in mentorship programs.
Requirements
Must hold a valid license or be eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$100k | Physical Therapy median $91k (middle half $85k–$95k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 778 active | 21,587 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment832 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,629 in the last 30 days | 4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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