Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$39.13-$46.03/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Total Rewards
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
- Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
- $3,000 -1 year work commitment
- $6,000 - 2 year work commitment
- $12,000 - 3 year work commitment
- (Internal Mission Partners not eligible)
OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
OSF will invest in you on day 1! External candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Overview
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
*Those licensed after 2016 must have a Doctoral degree. Those who were licensed prior to 2016 are exempt from this requirement as grandfathered under prior IDFPR or MBPT requirement for licensure (which allowed bachelor’s/master’s degree; the normal industry requirement prior to 2016).
Licenses/Certifications
Respective state license in Physical Therapy or has graduated successfully from a professional program, is in receipt of Authorization to Test Letter, is scheduled to test within 60 days of eligibility, and has not failed the licensure exam. After passing licensure exam, state license must be verifiable within one year of hire.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Valid state driver’s license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
Other Skills/knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Experience as a Physical Therapist
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
Analytical ability to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
- OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assisting patients in the restoration of physical function through comprehensive evaluation and treatment. They will establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans, and document patient status while collaborating with the treatment team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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 ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $81k–$96k | Physical Therapy median $92k (middle half $67k–$102k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 792 active | 22,161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $12k sign-on · loan repayment | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment844 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,008 in the last 30 days | 4,487 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
35 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
35 jobs · 24 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
34 jobs · 24 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond
CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States
Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem
CVHCare · Glendale, California
Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK
$2800/weekPhysical Therapist
$110k-$145k