Physical Therapist

Illinois Bone and Joint, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist for our Wauconda, Illinois Rehab Services location!

Job Type: Full‑time

New Graduate Physical Therapists encouraged to apply!

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonuses (up to $2,875 quarterly)
• $1,500 per year towards Continuing Education
• Three‑month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads
• Leadership Development Series for those seeking management or leadership positions
• Collaborative opportunities with physicians
• Health, life, dental, vision insurance; generous PTO accrual; 401(k); profit sharing; employee assistance; disability coverage

• Sports Medicine
• Foot & Ankle Group
• Manual Therapy
• Vestibular / Concussion Rehab
• Performing Arts

• Ortho Sync:
  Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements
• Ortho Health:
  Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is one of the largest independent physician‑owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area. It offers a full range of orthopedic specialties and integrated diagnostic and rehabilitation services, aiming to help patients move better and live better.

The Physical Therapist works under the general direction of the Facility Manager, providing superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with physicians to optimize performance and enhance patient function.

• Provide exceptional patient care
• Interpret physician orders, perform initial evaluations, establish treatment plans and functional goals
• Update treatment goals as needed during the episode of care
• Document patient status to physicians per compliance guidelines
• Determine appropriate discharge timeline and follow‑up
• Supervise Rehabilitation Technicians and administrative staff as required
• Maintain accurate daily paperwork (initial evaluations, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc.)
• Stay current with billing policies and practice ethical billing
• Maintain active state license by earning CEUs through external courses and IBJI‑sponsored education
• Develop positive relationships with physician teams
• Participate in office visits with physicians, case‑manager contact, and other patient‑medical team activities
• Engage in IBJI‑sponsored programs such as mentoring, clinical educator roles, special interest groups, and community outreach

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• New graduate PTs eligible to apply
• Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in Illinois
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Can lift greater than 25 pounds
• Understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
• Can stand and sit for sequences greater than 30 minutes
• Can work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

$80,000 – $100,000 depending on experience

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D; long and short‑term disability; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; wellness program; health savings accounts; flexible savings accounts;  plan; accident, critical illness and hospital benefits; paid holidays and paid time off.