Physical Therapist (Chicago)

FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY — CHICAGO, IL
Physical Therapist | Outpatient Orthopedics
Full-time · Salaried · Locally owned private practice
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BENEFITS & PERKS
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- 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
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ABOUT FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY
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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
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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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.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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- 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
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QUALIFICATIONS
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- 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