Physical Therapist job opportunities: Advance your career at UW Health in northern Illinois

We’re proud to have been named a Forbes top-5 employer in the state of Illinois - the top-ranked health care employer in the state. Discover opportunities to grow and thrive while making a difference in the lives of our patients when you join our northern Illinois team.

Remarkable care in northern Illinois

UW Health in northern Illinois features a major, 339-bed acute care hospital and free-standing outpatient cancer center in Rockford, a medical center in Belvidere, a network of 30 primary care and multi-specialty clinics and the region’s largest home health care agency.

Located in the heart of Rockford, our flagship — SwedishAmerican Hospital — is home to more than 400 active and courtesy staff providers, encompassing more than 40 specialties to care for families across the region.

Our physical therapists work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team including occupational and speech language pathologists who strive to improve the quality of life for our patients.

Your Total Rewards, which combines salary and benefits, is a highly competitive package that few can match. Our health insurance and retirement programs are the envy of many, and our employee health and wellbeing options help you be at your best as a UW Health caregiver. Physical therapist positions are eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Your life is more than your work. Our full-time and part-time positions allow for scheduling flexibility that aligns with an optimal work/life balance.

UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. Team members interested in educational advancement to a bachelor's degree, master’s or doctorate are eligible for a generous annual benefit with either full- or part-time employment.

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.