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RUSH Physical Therapy
Chicago, Illinois

Physical Therapist DePaul-Fullerton clinic located on DePaul University campus-5,000 Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
  • Location: DePaul-Fullerton clinic located on DePaul University campus
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, based on years of experience
  • Incentives:$5,000 Bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program

Join our team at RUSH Physical Therapy in our DePaul-Fullerton clinic located on DePaul University campus where you will collaborate with a dedicated group of 3 Physical Therapists delivering exceptional patient outcomes to the community as well as to the DePaul University students and athletes.

We welcome physical therapists of all specialties and clinical interests, and we empower you to treat what you’re passionate about, whether that’s orthopedics, sports, neuro, pelvic health, oncology or beyond.

With a strong culture of mentorship and continuous learning, you will have the support you need to grow your skills. Plus, our structured career ladder provides clear opportunities to advance both clinically and into leadership when you're ready.

  • Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
  • Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations

  • Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
  • Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
  • Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Neurological RehabilitationOncology RehabilitationPatient EvaluationPatient TreatmentClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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$80k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $85k–$102k)925 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois821 active22,072 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment877 active listings, Oct 2026
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

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Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 24 employers
11
<$105k
18
$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
1
$135k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About RUSH Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 bonus
Student debt benefit program
Mentorship and orientation programs
Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
Generous PTO
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability protection

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.