Licensed Physical Therapist

Thesummitsearch; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and excellent benefits

Work-life balance with flexible scheduling and generous PTO

Continuing education support and professional growth opportunities

Friendly, team-centered environment built on collaboration and respect

Team-centered environment

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Northbrook, Illinois, seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to deliver integrated patient care. This role involves evaluating and treating a diverse patient base including student-athletes and active adults. The therapist will design rehabilitation programs to enhance movement and strength, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centric care. With a commitment to community wellness, this position also offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing individualized treatment plans and implementing therapeutic exercises.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical doctors and athletic trainers.
• Experience in outpatient sports medicine is preferred.
• Strong understanding of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• State license in Illinois and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in outpatient sports medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across all levels of activity.
• Design and implement individualized, performance-based rehabilitation programs.
• Work in partnership with physicians and athletic trainers for seamless care coordination.
• Educate patients and families, emphasizing prevention and movement optimization.

Skills

Proficiency in evaluating and diagnosing patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of orthopedic injuries and sports medicine principles

Orthopedic injuries knowledge

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

Master's or DPT degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

About the job Licensed Physical Therapist

Rooted in Northbrook, Illinois, and reaching across local high school and community programs, we deliver a fully integrated model of care, where athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians work as one team.

Our mission is simple: help people move better, recover faster, and live stronger.

Whether its a student-athlete returning to the field, a weekend warrior rebuilding confidence, or an active adult reclaiming mobility, we meet every patient where they are and help them rise.

Were locally owned, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to our team.

• Evidence-based care with heart.
• Collaboration without ego.
• Work-life balance that's real, not rhetoric.
• And a clinic culture built on energy, respect, and joy.

Join us in shaping a new standard of sports medicine; one that treats people, not just injuries.

Role Description

In this role, you'll evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across all levels of activity from student-athletes to active adults. You'll design and implement individualized, performance-based rehabilitation programs that go beyond recovery to optimize movement, strength, and resilience.

You’ll work in close partnership with physicians, athletic trainers, and local high school sports medicine teams to ensure seamless coordination of care from the field to the clinic. Our integrated approach emphasizes education, prevention, and community engagement, providing athletes and families with access to the highest standard of care.

This is more than a clinical position it's a chance to help shape a new model of sports medicine that connects healthcare, athletics, and community wellness.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in evaluating and diagnosing patients with musculoskeletal disorders
• Experience in developing individualized treatment plans and implementing therapeutic exercises
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical doctors and athletic trainers
• Strong understanding of orthopedic injuries and sports medicine principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Master's or DPT degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience in outpatient sports medicine is preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling and generous PTO.
• Continuing education support and professional growth opportunities.
• A friendly, team-centered environment built on collaboration and respect.
• The chance to shape a growing company that values both people and performance.