Pays $52-$58/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$68k (21 jobs)
Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic-Casual As Needed
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
Key Skills
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 ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
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