Extra Help - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Physical Therapy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039231

Hours per Week: 4

# of Positions: 5

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

Salary: The range for this position is $54.90 to $55.45 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The Extra Help (EH) Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of physical therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration and patient education and the evaluation of outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide professional therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Supervise Physical Therapist students.
• The EH PT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.
• EH PT are responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.
• Complete administrative and regulatory tasks required as an employee of the UI Health and for practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• (Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at time of employment (if not licensed at time of employment, passing score on examination for licensure is needed within two months)
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

IP acute care and ED experience preferred

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.