Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Physical Therapist – Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI). The position is under the general direction of the Facility Manager and focuses on providing superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with our physicians to optimize performance and enhance the quality of function for our patients.

• Exceptional patient care
• Interpret physician orders, perform initial evaluations, and establish treatment plans and functional goals
• Upgrade and amend treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care
• Document patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines of IBJI rehab
• Determine appropriate discharge timeline and follow‑up
• Supervise Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed
• Maintain daily paperwork: initial evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, and home exercise programs
• Stay current with billing policies and demonstrate ethical billing practices
• Maintain active state license by earning CEUs through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities
• Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
• Participate in programs sponsored by IBJI: mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Illinois
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional and effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
• Demonstrate good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
• Ability to stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
• Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

• Competitive compensation package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage
• $1,500/year towards Continuing Education
• Three‑month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
• Leadership Development Series for those seeking management or leadership positions
• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new graduates to develop confidence in assessing and planning care for common orthopedic conditions
• Collaborative opportunities with physicians
• Ortho Sync and Ortho Health programs for coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care and joint health initiatives

$82,000 – $102,000 Yearly

Chicago, IL (South Loop)

Full‑time

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.