Physical Therapist (PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$52/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Accommodate, Restore & Collaborate, LLC is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist at Meadowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in LaGrange, IL. We are looking for a PT to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat gait, mobility, and function in adult patients at this site.

  • The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Performing evaluations/plans of care and providing treatment accordingly.
  • Appropriately and effectively completing documentation.
  • Screening residents and individuals who may benefit from therapy.
  • Communicating patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
  • Directing and supervising the work of assistants as applicable.

Expanding and enhancing self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.

Providing in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.

Supporting and participating in department operations/meetings.

Requirements Are as Follows

  • Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Physical Therapist.
  • Ability to communicate well with patients, families, supervisors, and colleagues.
  • Comfortable with computers.
  • Preferred experience working in a SNF, but we are open to other practice area experience
  • If you feel this could be the right fit for you, apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat gait and mobility issues in adult patients at a nursing facility. Responsibilities include developing plans of care, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Skills

Physical therapyGait assessmentMobility assessmentPatient evaluationCare planningPatient communicationSupervision of assistantsClinical knowledgeInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$108kPhysical Therapy median $82k (middle half $82k–$82k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois796 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment849 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,480 in the last 30 days4,645 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
34%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.