Pays $52-$58/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$68k (21 jobs)

Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic-Casual As Needed

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Casual outpatient orthopedic PT. Day shift. Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401k match. Geneva, IL.

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic, Casual As Needed in Geneva, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $52 - $58/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Lifecycle Benefits
  • Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if offered)

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient care, developing and managing treatment plans, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure functional progress. They also participate in departmental process improvement, clinical education, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient careClinical documentationElectronic medical recordTreatment planningPatient educationTeamworkService recoveryClinical mentorshipCommunicationProblem solvingRegulatory complianceProfessional development

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 21 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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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
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if offered)