Physical Therapist - PRN
Listed compensation
$38.8-$58.2/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Overview:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.
Schedule: PRN/As needed
Shift: Variable typically on day shift
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
- Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
- Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
- Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Performs Thorough and Timely Electronic Documentation
- Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
- Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
- Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
- Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
- Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
- Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required
- CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
Level of Supervision
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Pay Range
$38.80 - $58.20
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
- One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
- A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates and implements treatment plans to address patient functional needs using various therapeutic techniques. They also maintain accurate electronic documentation and collaborate with other healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy school and hold a valid license in Wisconsin or Illinois. CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 55% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $81k–$121k | Physical Therapy median $109k (middle half $109k–$109k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 758 active | 21,474 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 55% no call · 47% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment811 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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