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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem direct hire in Riverside, IL is $30.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.07 and $32.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Per Diem Direct Hire involves hiring employees directly with full-time benefits and long-term stability, while Per Diem Contract workers are temporary, project-based staff without benefits. The choice depends on whether an employer seeks permanent staff or short-term flexibility.

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Physical Therapist Per Diem

$55/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Posted 20 days ago


Rush University Medical Center rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 107 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 1,051 rated hospitals


Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Physical Therapy- Acute

Work Type: Restricted Part Time / Per Diem / Registry (Total FTE 0. 1)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $55.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Basic computer skills.
• Clinical Practice
• Meets all state regulatory requirements
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

Responsibilities:
1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.
9. Following standards established for each clinical area.
10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.
11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.
12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.
13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.
14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
15. Participates in available professional and community activities.
16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.
17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


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