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Rockford, Illinois

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) (Level I)

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.94-$59.91/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 25m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Day shift, you will work at UW Health N Alpine Clinic Physical Therapy 1301 N Alpine Rd.

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (or foreign equivalent as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation).

Required

  • Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and complete mandatory CEUs. Required

Work Experience

  • No minimum experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure. An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapists must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist or assistant until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services in an outpatient clinic setting. Participate in ongoing educational programs and maintain mandatory continuing education units.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationRehabilitation

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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,875 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $102k (middle half $96k–$102k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois789 active22,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment841 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,875 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Outpatient) (Level I) at UW Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,875 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 28 employers
13
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About UW Health

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Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
On-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement
Abundant career growth opportunities
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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