Physical Therapist II - Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$51/hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Hourly Pay Range: $38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Physical Therapist II Flat Rate of $51.00 per hour for Per Diem Therapists, with additional $2.00 per hour for weekend differential. Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL Per Diem/PRN.

Hours

2 weekend shifts per month from 8am to 4:30pm. Evening hours are also available. 1 Winter Holiday and 1 Summer Holiday Working for Endeavor: At Endeavor Health, our mission is to put patient outcomes first and serve both our organization and the community.

We currently schedule patients one on one for 45 minutes, with efforts made to keep patients with the same provider from start to finish. We also offer competitive internal education, to help you on your path to continual growth and keep mandatory requirements easy to maintain.

For new grads, and those with less than three years’ experience, we offer mentorship to ensure you have a great start to your career. We accomplish this by utilizing our many specialized therapists who teach at local universities. They provide mentorship within our residency and fellowship programs.

While our primary population of patients is orthopedic physical therapy, we also offer Occupational and Speech services. We offer specialties in hand, neuro, vestibular, pelvic health, pediatrics, and lymphedema.

What you will need: A minimum of 1-3 years experience with demonstration of clinical independence and experience in an acute care environment Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (if graduated before 2002) OR Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (if graduated 2002 - 2014) OR Doctorate in Physical Therapy (if graduated 2015 and after).

Current State of Illinois Physical Therapist licensure Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association BLS provider A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location.

If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.

Will consider training therapist with experience in general orthopedics and demonstrated strong interest in pelvic health Support available for certification and development Required without License: Notification from Continental Testing Services advising of receipt and approval of application for licensure (if first-time test taker).

“Authorization to Test” (ATT) letter from Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Confirmation of Computer-Based Exam State of Illinois Physical Therapy license within 90 days of hire Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association BLS provider What you will do: Provides direct physical therapy services to patients.

Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by the completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations, and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans designed to achieve precise, functional goals.

Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status and plans and implements therapeutic programs that include prevention, identification, correction and alleviation of acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of an anatomic or physiologic origin.

Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care. Stays updated regarding developments, new techniques, and equipment in the field of physical therapy. Maintains a well-rounded knowledge base, and clinical reasoning skills to consistently achieve expected clinical outcomes.

Benefits (For Full Time or Part Time Positions)

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Medbridge Silver Membership (.5FTE and above) provided to enable individuals to obtain CEU’s via live or recorded webinars & attend prep classes for certification courses.

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 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 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

Provides direct physical therapy services by evaluating patient status and developing individualized treatment plans to address movement dysfunction. Maintains clinical reasoning skills and stays updated on new techniques to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate depending on graduation year) and current Illinois licensure. Candidates must have 1-3 years of clinical experience in an acute care environment and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationMovement dysfunction assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 51% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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$140k-155k
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$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Naperville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$478k
Typical market rent
$2,289/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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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Higher Education
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekend differential $2.00/hour
Mentorship program for new grads
Medbridge Silver Membership
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay