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Chicago, Illinois

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.89-$62.91/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

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!

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 from Day One
  • 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.
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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

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and implements effective therapy programs based on physical assessments and clinical judgement. They also provide patient education, consultation, and discharge planning while supervising assistants and technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and possess current Illinois state licensure. Additionally, a valid CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentSupervisionDelegation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$131kPhysical Therapy median $91k (middle half $68k–$105k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois827 active21,891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 23 employers

20
<$110k
15
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
3
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 from Day One
On-Site Fitness Center
Childcare Employee Discount
Referral Rewards
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.