Physical Therapist

Benefits Highly Competitive Compensation Structure Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually Sign-on Bonus Profit Sharing $2000/year towards Continuing Education ABPTRFE Orthopedic Residency Program (Candidates paid full salary while working a reduced schedule) Two to three month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams Collaborative opportunities with physicians Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs Monthly Grand Rounds Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication Health, life, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO accrual; 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage Job Summary The position is under the general direction of the Facility Manager. The main focus is 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. Responsibilities 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 and administrative staff as needed Maintain daily paperwork compliance—document all treatment in patient charts timely (initial evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP) Stay current with billing policies and demonstrate ethical billing practices Maintain an active state license by earning CEUs through outside courses and IBJI-sponsored educational opportunities Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI Take an active role in the patient medical team: office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc. Participate in programs sponsored by IBJI—including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach Requirements 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 written 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 exceeding 30 minutes Ability to work on a computer for extended periods during the day Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $82,000 - $110,000 depending on experience. Benefits (for 30+ hours a week) include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short‑term disability, 401k with company match, profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan, accident, critical illness, and hospital benefits. Paid holidays and paid time off are also provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Bone & Joint Institute