Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist-Full-time

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.79-$55.07/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist – Full-Time, Day Shift in Warrenville, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $40.79 - $55.07/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Lifecycle Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Warrenville, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, manages treatment plans from evaluation to discharge, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team. They also serve as a role model for clinical interns and participate in departmental process improvement and educational efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Illinois Physical Therapist license. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

RehabilitationClinical documentationTreatment planningPatient educationCollaborationMentorshipElectronic medical recordOrthopedicsTeamworkProblem solvingCommunicationClinical instructionTime management

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% 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)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
32% this job
PSLF eligible
9% this job

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5.1/ 10
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Sign-On Bonus Eligibility