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Pays $35.16 - $54.50/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$90k (20 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.5/10, vs 19,092 in this specialty)

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Nevada System of Higher Education
Chicago, Illinois

Physical Therapist I – Acute Care – Days

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

$35.16-54.50/hr. Full-time. Rotating weekends. No experience required. Entry-level friendly. Work in acute care in Chicago.

Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Physical Therapist I – Acute Care – Days in Chicago, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35.16 - $54.50/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Work with Nevada System of Higher Education in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist I will provide professional physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to referred patients, focusing on assessment and procedures tailored to the patient's age and development to maximize clinical outcomes and safety. Responsibilities also include providing quality services through direct, group, monitored, and consultative approaches, assisting with equipment, and preparing accurate patient records including evaluations and discharge summaries.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy school with a Bachelor of Science or Master's Degree approved by the APTA and AMA. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in Illinois and possess current CPR certification, with no prior clinical experience required as this is an entry-level position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment InterventionDischarge PlanningPatient AssessmentEquipment MaintenanceProsthetist LiaisonOrthotist LiaisonPatient Emergency ManagementRecord KeepingBillingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndependent Work

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.5/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 20 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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