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Arlington Heights, Illinois

Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35.16-$54.5/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights: Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days Location: Arlington Heights, IL, Northwest Community Hospital Full time/Part time: Part-Time 20 hours per week Hours: Days; Tuesdays and Wednesday; 9am to 7:30pm.

Required Travel: No What you will do: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.

Evaluates patient’s functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate to the patient type including assessment of strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, balance, transfers, ambulation status, wound size and condition.

In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.

Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary. Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.

Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other staff to provide optimal patient care. Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including next-level-of-care planning.

Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides self-directed programs considering the developmental needs of the patient. Assists with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.

Utilizes correct body mechanics. Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.

Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs. Attends all mandatory in-services.

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth; keeps abreast of developments in the field of Physical Therapy and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans. Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.

Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures. Various levels may have additional functions What you will need: The completion of a degree in Physical Therapy from an A. P. T. A. accredited school, or the equivalent. Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.

CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Experience: Inpatient Physical Therapy Benefits: Premium pay Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy.

We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive.

Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”

Key Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and care for inpatient rehabilitation patients by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to regain function and reduce pain. Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff while documenting patient progress and educating families on care plans.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school and current Illinois licensure or eligibility. Must hold a current CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningFunctional Ability EvaluationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Evaluation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days at Nevada System of Higher Education a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 31% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

7.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physical Therapy

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Premium pay
Career Pathways
Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program
Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options