Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Orthopedics

Join Our Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation TeamJoin an established outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation team where you can build strong patient relationships, collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff, and have a meaningful role in the continued growth of the practice.This is an opportunity to work in a single-site clinic environment with a strong team-oriented culture, established referral relationships, and access to a growing orthopedic patient population.Benefits and CompensationCompetitive base salary; new graduate compensation starts at $85,000 and increases based on experience$1,500 annual continuing education allowancePaid time off401(k)/retirement benefitsContinuing education support and professional development opportunitiesEstablished orthopedic referral networkPhysician and rehabilitation team collaborationNo regular travel between clinicsMultiple clinic locations within a relatively close geographic areaOpportunity to grow with an expanding orthopedic rehabilitation organizationPotential for future advancement as the organization continues expanding its therapy footprintRequirements & QualificationsDegree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or universityCurrent unrestricted Illinois Physical Therapy license or eligibility for Illinois licensureMinimum 2 years of physical therapy clinic experienceOrthopedic outpatient experience preferredStrong patient-care and clinical communication skillsComfortable reviewing performance reports and clinical/operational metricsStrong time-management and organizational skillsProficiency with basic technology and Google applicationsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environmentAbility to stand, walk, reach, stoop and move throughout the clinic during the workdayAbility to occasionally lift or move up to 30 poundsCPR certification preferredMust HavesDevelop individualized plans of care and adjust treatment based on patient progress and functional goalsComplete patient progress and discharge documentation within required 24-hour timelinesMaintain consistent communication with referring physicians and other referral sourcesMonitor clinic performance metrics and adjust workflow to support productivity and efficiency goalsWork alongside PTAs and therapy technicians to maintain quality, efficient patient careHelp develop a collaborative PT/PTA/Tech team environmentParticipate in physician and community outreach activities that support referral relationshipsMaintain required clinical logs, checklists and compliance documentationBalance a full patient schedule with documentation, communication and clinic responsibilitiesContribute to an exceptional patient experience throughout the entire rehabilitation processPreferred Background & SkillsOutpatient orthopedic physical therapy experienceExperience working closely with orthopedic physicians or surgical teamsExperience in a metrics-driven clinical environmentStrong understanding of musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitationExperience collaborating with PTAs and therapy techniciansCPR certificationStrong interest in professional development and evidence-based careComfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative clinical teamStrong communication, organization and problem-solving skillsInterest in future clinical leadership or growth opportunities