Physical Therapist

FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY — CHICAGO, ILPhysical Therapist | Outpatient Orthopedics Full-time · Salaried · Locally owned private practice-----------------------------------------------------------------BENEFITS & PERKS------------------------------------------------------------------ Competitive salary- Paid time off- Career growth opportunities- Performance-based bonus structure- 6-month mentorship with dedicated 1-on-1 sessions — master manipulation, mobilization, and assessment of every joint from the upper cervical spine to the great toe, including loading acute patients and more- Health benefits- Simple IRA with employer matching- CEU reimbursement- Great music playing while you treat-----------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY-----------------------------------------------------------------At Free Body PT, our vision is to create an environment where every individual is empowered to reach their peak physical capacity and live a more fulfilling life. We offer each client an outstanding, individualized experience — helping them get back to doing the things they love, and in doing so, building a stronger community. Our work extends beyond the clinic walls. We run international nonprofit workshops with the goal of elevating physical therapy practice worldwide. Our team lives by four core values:- Driven by Excellence — we hold ourselves and the care we provide to the highest standards- Continuously Improving — we embrace a growth mindset fueled by curiosity and dedication- Caring for Our Community — from our patients to colleagues in Latin America, we lead with compassion- Having Fun — we believe joy is part of the healing process, for our patients and ourselves-----------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE ROLE-----------------------------------------------------------------We're hiring a full-time physical therapist for a salaried outpatient orthopedic position at a locally owned private practice. If you love what you do, want to keep growing, and enjoy dorking out over clinical details with your team — you'll fit right in here. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, holding an advanced degree from an APTA-accredited physical therapy program and a current IL state license in good standing.-----------------------------------------------------------------RESPONSIBILITIES------------------------------------------------------------------ Perform thorough patient evaluations tailored to age, condition, injury, or illness- Develop and document individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings- Oversee plan of care implementation and coordinate with support staff- Track established clinic metrics across clinical and administrative functions- Contribute proactively to the team — bring solutions, not just problems- Help maintain a professional, welcoming environment for patients and colleagues alike- Go above and beyond to ensure every patient leaves better than they arrived-----------------------------------------------------------------QUALIFICATIONS------------------------------------------------------------------ DPT from an APTA-accredited program- Current Illinois state license in good standing- Hands-on experience with manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and physical modalities- Strong knowledge of orthopedic physiology and evidence-based practice- Clear communicator with solid documentation and EMR skills- CPR certification (preferred)- New grads welcome — flexibility available for candidates currently preparing for boards