Pilates Medical Fitness Instructor or Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Pilates Medical Fitness Instructor / Physical Therapist.
Movement Med
Streeterville, Chicago
Job Type: Full-time
Starting salary: $80,000 per year + benefits
Schedule: Flexible, 35 hours per week , with required weekend availability
Work Location: In person
About Movement Med
Movement Med is Chicagos first Pilates-based medical fitness center, located in Streeterville. We combine Pilates apparatus training, strength-based programming, and clinical insight to help clients move better, feel stronger, and build long-term resilience. We also offer Physical Therapy and Massage, creating a truly integrative environment for both clients and practitioners.
We are growing and looking for a thoughtful, motivated movement professional to join our team.
Who Were Hiring
Were open to candidates in one of these two categories:
1. Pilates Apparatus-Certified Instructor / Personal Trainer

• Pilates apparatus certification required
• Strong movement background required
• Medical fitness, post-rehab, or special populations experience is a plus

2. Physical Therapist (Licensed)

• Current PT license required
• Pilates certification not required
• Pilates experience required
• Interest in integrating Pilates-based principles into clinical care and fitness programming

Important: Many clients come to us specifically for Pilates or Physical Therapy, so Pilates experience is essential for both paths.
Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centered Pilates-based and movement sessions
• Support clients with medical fitness and post-rehabilitation goals
• Work with special populations and chronic conditions
• Help clients improve strength, mobility, balance, and function
• Communicate clearly with team members in a collaborative care environment
• Maintain a high standard of safety, professionalism, and individualized programming

What Were Looking For

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Curiosity about medical conditions, movement, and long-term client outcomes
• Confidence working with a wide range of bodies and needs
• A safety-first mindset and strong attention to detail
• Commitment to continued growth in technique, cueing, programming, and client care
• Weekend availability is required
  
  

Why Join Movement Med
If youre looking for a place where you can grownot just workMovement Med offers a rare opportunity. We are a collaborative, supportive community of care where trainers and therapists learn from one another, build real clinical confidence, and keep evolving as practitioners. Rather than working in a silo, youll be surrounded by a team that values curiosity, communication, and high-quality client care.
At Movement Med, youll have access to continuing education, mentorship, and proven protocols that can strengthen the way you assess, coach, and support clients. Youll also get to do genuinely interesting work with people whose needs are complex, personal, and deeply rewarding to support over time. For practitioners who care about building long-term client relationships and becoming stronger, smarter care providers, this is the kind of place that can shape a career. This position includes:

• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Ongoing mentorship in our Pilates-based medical fitness approach
• Opportunity to work alongside PT and Massage professionals
• Professional development opportunities in medical fitness, special populations, and brain health
• Flexible scheduling

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Professional development assistance

To Apply
Please send your resume and a short note indicating which role youre applying for: Pilates Instructor/Coach or Physical Therapist . Include a few lines about why Movement Med interests you.
If you have a website, reel, or teaching portfolio, feel free to share that as well.