Physical Therapist
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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $98k–$106k | Physical Therapy median $107k (middle half $66k–$110k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 782 active | 22,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment833 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 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 |
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.
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