Physical Therapist PRN-Highland Park, IL

Our team of specialized physical therapists brings a diverse range of certifications and expertise — including Orthopedic Certified Specialists (OCS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), Vestibular and Concussion Rehabilitation, Endurance Sports, Gymnastics, Overhead Athlete Care, Manual Therapy, and Clinical Athlete. We utilize cutting-edge techniques, including Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy, to accelerate recovery and optimize performance at every level. No matter your sport or injury, we have the specialized knowledge to get you back to doing what you love.

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapyisn’tjust about recovery;it’sabout transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:
Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary:

At Athletico, the Physical Therapist’s role is to evaluate, design and implement a patient’s plan of care. Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• New for 2026!Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to Med Bridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing a treatment plan with functional and/or work related goals
• Appropriately progressing the treatment and goals
• Periodic and timely written communication to physicians
• Appropriate discharge management and patient follow‑up
• Supervision of rehabilitation aides and administrative staff as needed
• Supervision of PTAs when applicable per the appropriate state practice act
• Documentation:
  All PT’s are responsible for documenting all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary
• Physical Therapists are responsible for establishing and developing professional relationships with Athletico’s referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.

Expectations:

• Exceptional patient care and service.
• Community Services (such as):
  • Hosting a booth at a health related fair
  • Presenting an in‑service on orthopedic injuries or prevention
  • Providing coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lectures
  • Performing complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients
• Service-oriented
• Physician office visits – inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best provider
• Accompanying patients to their physician visits…