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778+ Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois

Physical Therapist positions in Illinois with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

778+ positions available

778+ Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois Available Now

These 669 roles pay ~$105k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

InHome Therapy logo

New Graduate Physical Therapist - Paid Mentorship & Clinical Development Program

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist, PT

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist, PT

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist, PT

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist, PT

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

InHome Therapy logo

Physical Therapist, PT

InHome Therapy

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare logo

IHR Physical Therapist PRN (As Needed Non-Benefited)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Physical TherapistPeoria, IL
52-$58 per hour
30+ days ago
Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

Progressive Health logo

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Progressive Health

Physical TherapistMarion, IL
24 - $36 per hour
30+ days ago
Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist Assistant - Springfield, IL

FOX Rehabilitation

Physical TherapistSpringfield, IL
21.63 - $31.25 per hour
Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

AW Health Care logo

Physical Therapist ( PT ), Home Health - $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available

AW Health Care

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush logo

PRN Physical Therapist, Outpatient Therapy in the Home - Oak Park Region

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Physical TherapistRemote
80k-$100k
Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

Effingham Hospital logo

Physical Therapist (EnduraCare AcuteCare)

Effingham Hospital

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare logo

Physical Therapist Asstistant-In-house Registry

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Top 10%

in Physical Therapy

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab logo

Physical Therapist- Homewood DayRehab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Physical TherapistHomewood, IL
82.8k - $120k
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Physical Therapy

Ivy Rehab logo

Physical Therapist - Blue island

Ivy Rehab

Top 25%

in Physical Therapy

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How Illinois Compares for Physical Therapist Pay

Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$94k
Pay rank
#18 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #27
Open listings
1487

Physical Therapist roles in Illinois advertise $4k above the $91k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $118k.

Physical Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Illinois compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs ILWLBListings
Illinois (this page)$94k5.8/101487
California#1$118k+$24k5.8/102742
Hawaii#2$118k+$23k5.5/10132
Iowaborders$89k−$5k6.0/10425
Missouriborders$88k−$6k5.9/10704
Wisconsinborders$87k−$7k5.9/10741
Indianaborders$87k−$8k5.4/10699
Kentuckyborders$84k−$10k5.8/10604

“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Illinois Jobs

778+ physical therapist positions in Illinois

Competitive Pay

Earn $70K-$95K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in illinois. With 778+ open positions and salaries ranging from $36K to $126K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 7.8/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physical therapist jobs in illinois include InHome Therapy, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, FOX Rehabilitation, Progressive Health, and more. Positions span physical therapist jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical therapist jobs in illinois, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $108K, trending up 2.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 2,857+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physical therapists earn in Illinois?

Listed physical therapists in Illinois on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $36K to $126K per year, with a median near $65K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current physical therapists listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physical therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Illinois right now?

Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include InHome Therapy, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, FOX Rehabilitation, Progressive Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physical therapist jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 778+ physical therapists positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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