Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47–51.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist! Great opportunity!!!

Salary: $47.00-51.00 per hour

30-40 hours per week

Are you a compassionate, highly qualified and skilled Physical Therapist with a love for providing outstanding care and customer service? Do you want to work in the heart of Chicago in a luxury residential community while making a difference in the lives of people? If so, then The Clare, the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Gold Coast area, wants you! We are seeking to fill a Physical Therapist position.

The responsibility of this position includes the day-to-day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the Clare, Medicare, and private insurance.

All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical exam.

All positions in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

Job Requirements Are as Follows

  • Physical Therapy Doctorate
  • Clinical/work experience in skilled nursing facility
  • CPR certified
  • Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professionalism and customer service

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus potential
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

#Sponsor

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide day-to-day therapeutic interventions for residents within a rehabilitation environment. They must ensure all care is delivered in accordance with company policies, Medicare regulations, and private insurance requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Physical Therapy Doctorate and possess clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility. Additional requirements include CPR certification, current American Physical Therapy Association certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careWritten communicationSkilled nursing facility experience

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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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, 42% have no call, 60% 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 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$98k–$106kPhysical Therapy median $107k (middle half $66k–$110k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois782 active22,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIllinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment833 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 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 at Bellingham at West Chester 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 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 25 employers
13
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 36 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 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bellingham at West Chester

Hospitals and Health Care
West Chester, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Bonus potential
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Referral program
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
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.

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