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Healthpro Heritage
Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$49-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

HealthPro Heritage has a great Physical Therapist (PT) Opportunity in Buffalo Grove, IL in the Senior Living Setting. Join an exceptional rehab team in a warm and welcoming senior living community that provides personalized Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stay services.

  • Wage Range: $49- $55 per hour
  • Per Diem hours

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and flexibility.

Treatment and Education: Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other treatments to enhance functionality and alleviate pain. Educate patients and families on exercises, posture, and body mechanics to aid recovery, prevent injuries, and offer guidance on home routines and lifestyle changes.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or license eligible

Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationTreatment planningCommunication skillsPatient-centered careRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 42 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 31% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

6
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 23 employers

CME allowance
75%
401k / retirement match
75%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Buffalo Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$434k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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 Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits package