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Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health

Rock Island, ILPer Diem$37.82–56.74/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$37.82–56.74/hr
Location
Rock Island, IL
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physical Therapist License, requiredIowa Physical Therapist License, requiredIllinois Physical Therapist License, requiredBasic Life Support Certification, requiredChild Abuse Reporter Training, requiredAdult Dependent Abuse Reporter Training, required

Job overview

UnityPoint Health seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to provide care in inpatient and outpatient settings for patients across the lifespan. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and adjusting plans of care, delivering therapy interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The schedule offers flexibility Monday through Friday, with required availability between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Recent graduates will be considered; prior work in the practice area is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Therapy Evaluation, nice to havePlan of Care Development, nice to havePhysical Therapy Interventions, nice to havePatient Progress Monitoring, nice to haveTreatment Plan Adjustment, nice to havePhysical Therapy Best Practices, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, requiredMaster's in Physical Therapy, requiredClinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy, required1 Year of Experience, requiredPhysical Therapist License, requiredIowa Physical Therapist License, requiredIllinois Physical Therapist License, requiredBasic Life Support Certification, requiredChild Abuse Reporter Training, requiredAdult Dependent Abuse Reporter Training, requiredPhysical Therapist Practice Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

  • Area of Interest: Therapy

  • Salary Range: $37.82 - $56.74/Hr*

  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

  • Department: Physical Therapy- RI

  • Shift: Monday-Friday, with required availability between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM

  • Job ID: 189936

Overview

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a flexible, rewarding role that fits your schedule and allows you to make a meaningful impact? Join our team as a PRN Physical Therapist, where you’ll enjoy flexibility between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you thrive on flexibility, value teamwork, and enjoy serving a wide variety of patients, this PRN role offers both the balance and the professional impact you’re looking for.

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll deliver advanced, compassionate therapy to patients across the lifespan—from the tiniest neonates to complex adult cases—in both inpatient and outpatient settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and love being hands‑on in critical moments, this is the role for you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Physical Therapy evaluation and development of the plan of care appropriate for each patient based on the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and developmental impairments and functional limitations

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with best practices in physical therapy

  • Provide Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law

  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehab Aides

  • Complete appropriate documentation for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students as assigned by CCCE

  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary

  • Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate for multidisciplinary patients

Qualifications

Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program prior to 2005

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program between 2005-2019

  • Clinical Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program 2020-Present

Experience:

  • UnityPoint at Home requires one (1) year of experience.

  • Prior work as a Physical Therapist in practice area preferred.

  • Recent Graduates will be considered.

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in state(s) of practice required .

  • IA Licensed Physical Therapist through the Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS)

  • IL Licensed Physical Therapist through the Illinois Department & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

  • Basic Life Support (BCLS) required .

  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required .

  • Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required .

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,097 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37.82–56.74/hr
  • Illinois median$41–62/hr161 hourly ranges
  • US median$47–60/hr2,987 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $47.28/hr, is 6% below the Illinois median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Physical Therapist hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 364 open Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois and 10,097 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,751 postings).
Education
3,709 of the 10,097 open Physical Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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