Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$43-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Hospital located near Galesburg, Illinois is seeking a full-time, permanent Physical Therapist to join their team!
Pay: $43.00-$65.00/hourly
The Physical Therapist Job Description
- Full-time, direct hire position
- Day shift, open to 8- or 10-hour shifts
- Great therapy leadership and administration team!
The Physical Therapist plans, organizes, and implements specific medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for individual patients to detect, assess and restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within limits of his/her capabilities. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
The Physical Therapist Qualifications
B.S., M.S., or D.P.T. in physical therapy from an accredited program offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship.
Illinois license and registration or a permit from licensing board while awaiting licensure examination is required.
No previous experience is required
The Surrounding Location
- Near a college town in western Illinois, known for its quiet atmosphere and strong sense of community.
- The surrounding region features farmland, parks, and outdoor recreation, giving it a distinctly rural Midwest character.
- Offering a slower pace of life with a mix of academic energy and small-town charm.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, and implement medically prescribed treatment programs to restore patient function and prevent disability. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help patients reach their maximum performance levels.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a B.S., M.S., or D.P.T. in physical therapy from an accredited program and have completed a supervised clinical internship. An Illinois license or a permit from the licensing board is required to practice.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 167 active listings.
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Living in Galesburg
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $135k
- Median resident rent
- $801/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.