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RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
Naperville, Illinois

Part Time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$34.00–$40.00 /hr

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Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist -Pediatrics
  • Location: Naperville South
  • Schedule: Part Time
  • Compensation: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Part Time Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy.

Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested.

Responsibilities

Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.

Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.

Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.

Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.

Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Qualifications

  • Required Credentials:
  • Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy
  • Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.

  • Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
  • Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
  • Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
  • Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
  • Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
  • Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Lifting TechniquesState Practice Act Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Physical Therapist at RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 50% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

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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About RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy
Internal and external continuing education opportunities
Collaboration with colleagues across 12 centers in Chicagoland area
Opportunity to join Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team