Physical Therapist I – Acute Care – Days

Nevada System of Higher Education

14 days ago

Chicago, Illinois$35.16 - $54.50/hrFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Physical Therapist I – Acute Care – Full-Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will do: Provides quality Physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient.

Must be able to deal effectively with patient emergencies.

Must be flexible and able to adjust to fluctuating patient census and scheduling conflicts.

Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.

Requirements

-; No clinical experience required; entry level position.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.

Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.

Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $35.16 - $54.50/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Physical Therapist I – Acute Care – Full-Time.

Key Skills

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

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist I – Acute Care – Days at Nevada System of Higher Education a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Nevada System of Higher Education is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Nevada System of Higher Education lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $54k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $54000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($35k–$54k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Evaluation, Treatment Intervention, Discharge Planning, Patient Assessment, Equipment Maintenance, Prosthetist Liaison, Orthotist Liaison, Patient Emergency Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core 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 providin...

Benefits package: Premium Pay, Incentive Pay, Annual Increases, Career Pathways, Medical Options, Dental Options, Pet Insurance, Vision Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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