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Physical Therapist- Inpatient

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50/hr

Schwab Rehabilitation is looking for a compassionate, dedicated and energetic Registry Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our highly trained and respected therapy team. This unique opportunity ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average weekly pay for inpatient physical therapist in the United States is $1,859.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,596.15 and $2,067.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Inpatient Physical Therapist helps hospitalized patients regain mobility, strength, and function after surgery, illness, or injury. They assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic exercises and interventions. They collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Their goal is to improve patient independence and facilitate a safe transition to home or another care setting.

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To thrive as an Inpatient Physical Therapist, you need a solid background in physical therapy practices, patient evaluation, and rehabilitation planning, backed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and state licensure. Familiarity with hospital-based documentation systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and standard therapeutic equipment is important. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you excel in collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective patient care, supporting recovery, and ensuring smooth communication in a complex inpatient environment.

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A typical day for an Inpatient Physical Therapist involves assessing newly admitted patients, creating and implementing individualized rehabilitation plans, and documenting progress in collaboration with the healthcare team. You’ll provide hands-on therapeutic interventions at the bedside or in dedicated therapy spaces, often working closely with nurses, physicians, and occupational or speech therapists to coordinate care. The pace can be fast and varied, as patient needs and medical conditions change frequently. This environment offers continual opportunities to develop clinical skills and make a direct impact on patients’ recovery during their hospital stay.
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Physical Therapist- Inpatient

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital

Chicago, IL

$57.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Schwab Rehabilitation is looking for a compassionate, dedicated and energetic Registry Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our highly trained and respected therapy team. This unique opportunity allows the Physical Therapist to expand their skills by working as a member of a large interdisciplinary team in Inpatient rehab (spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke and general). One year of relevant experience is preferred.
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a freestanding, not-for-profit, 102-licensed bed facility located in Chicago and offers the continuum of care from acute care to inpatient rehab to outpatient therapy for adults and children. Schwab is a proud member of Sinai Chicago and the first fully licensed and accredited rehabilitation hospital in the Midwest.
Schwab Rehabilitation offers 1 on 1 treatment/care in a unique therapeutic environment featuring 7 large treatment gyms, multiple private treatment rooms, a warm-water indoor therapeutic pool and an award-winning therapeutic rooftop garden. We have a large team consists of PT, OT, SLP and recreational therapists including several bilingual therapists and board certified specialists. Our rehabilitation team takes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to address the physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs of each patient.
Up to $57.50/hour
Need for Monday and Friday shifts
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school or equivalent.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the state of Illinois or eligible for licensure as stated by state guidelines.
BENEFITS:
Qualified for public student loan forgiveness programs
Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
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