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Maywood, Illinois

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.89-$62.91/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you are a PHYSICAL THERAPIST who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift -Hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; Covers Sat/Sun every 5 - 6 weeks; covers 2 holidays/weekend per year

What You’ll Do

Evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective Physical Therapy program based upon physical assessment, clinical judgement, and psychological sensitivity for inpatients and outpatients with diverse diagnoses; provides patient education, consultation, and discharge planning; supervises and delegates patient care to Physical Therapist Assistants, and Rehab Technicians.

We Offer Our Physical Therapists

  • Benefits from Day One
  • DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
  • Competitive Shift Differentials
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
  • Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
  • Referral Rewards
  • Strong Team Culture
  • Career Growth Opportunities

What You’ll Need for This Job

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; Master's preferred
  • Current IL state licensure as a Physical Therapist
  • CPR/BLS - American Heart Association

Compensation

Pay Range: $35.89-$62.91 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and implements effective physical therapy programs based on clinical assessment and psychological sensitivity. Provides patient education, consultation, and discharge planning while supervising physical therapist assistants and rehab technicians.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and current Illinois state licensure. Candidates must also hold active CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentSupervisionAcute CareRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$131kPhysical Therapy median $102k (middle half $97k–$102k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois782 active21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment833 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Acute Care at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 25 employers
13
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefits from Day One
DailyPay
Competitive Shift Differentials
Tuition Reimbursement
On Site Fitness Center
Childcare Employee Discount
Referral Rewards

Living in Maywood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,419/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.