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Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Nevada System of Higher Education·Elmhurst, Illinois

$39 - $60/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct physical therapy services, including comprehensive evaluations and the development of individualized treatment plans. Implement therapeutic programs to correct movement dysfunction and educate patients to engage in their own care.

Hourly Pay Range

  • $38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
  • Position
  • Highlights:
  • Position:
  • Physical
  • Therapist
  • II -
  • Per
  • Diem
  • Flat
  • Hourly
  • Per
  • Diem
  • Rate: $51.00 per hour
  • Location:
  • Elmhurst
  • Hospital
  • Floating
  • Location: As census increases at Edward
  • Hospital, will float to
  • Edward location (Naperville)
  • Per
  • Diem/PRN
  • Hours: Weekend shifts. (2) 8 hour weekend shifts required per month, 8am to 4:30pm. 2 holidays per year.
  • Working for
  • Endeavor: At Endeavor Health, our mission is to put patient outcomes first and serve both our organization and the community. We currently schedule patients one on one for 45 minutes, with efforts made to keep patients with the same provider from start to finish. We also offer competitive internal education, to help you on your path to continual growth and keep mandatory requirements easy to maintain. For new grads, and those with less than three years’ experience, we offer mentorship to ensure you have a great start to your career. We accomplish this by utilizing our many specialized therapists who teach at local universities. They provide mentorship within our residency and fellowship programs. While our primary population of patients is orthopedic physical therapy, we also offer Occupational and Speech services. We offer specialties in hand, neuro, vestibular, pelvic health, pediatrics, and lymphedema.
  • What you will need: A minimum of 1-3 years' experience with demonstration of clinical independence in an Acute-Care setting Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (if graduated before 2002) OR Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (if graduated 2002 - 2014) OR Doctorate in Physical Therapy (if graduated 2015 and after). Current State of Illinois Physical Therapist licensure Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association BLS provider A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
  • Support available for certification and development
  • What you will do: Provides direct physical therapy services to patients. Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by the completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations, and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans designed to achieve precise, functional goals. Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status and plans and implements therapeutic programs that include prevention, identification, correction and alleviation of acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of an anatomic or physiologic origin. Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care. Stays updated regarding developments, new techniques, and equipment in the field of physical therapy. Maintains a well-rounded knowledge base, and clinical reasoning skills to consistently achieve expected clinical outcomes.
  • Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Medbridge Silver Membership (.5FTE and above) provided to enable individuals to obtain CEU’s via live or recorded webinars & attend prep classes for certification courses. Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
  • EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Requires 1-3 years of acute-care experience and a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate depending on graduation date). Must hold a current Illinois Physical Therapist license and AHA BLS certification.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Physical Therapy
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Acute-Care
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Savings Plan
  • Free Parking
  • On Call Pay
  • Retirement Options With Company Match
  • Shift Premium Pay
  • Medbridge Silver Membership
  • Performance Based Annual Increases
  • Professional Growth And Development Pathways

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$39 - $60/hr
Location
Elmhurst, Illinois
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
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Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

Salary listed on 641 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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