Physical Therapist - Acute Care

salary $49.34 per hour |

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  • building Ascension
  • location Chicago, IL
  • salary $49.34 per hour
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  • clock October 16th, 2025

Details

  • Department: Acute Care
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday and holiday
  • Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph
  • Location: Chicago, IL 60657
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00
  • Salary: $79,939.65 - $116,912.25 or per year

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community


Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

  • Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients condition.
  • Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
  • Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
  • Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education:

  • Bachelors degree required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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