Outpatient Orthopedic PT — Growth & Mentorship

Free Body Physical Therapy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Mentorship program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Company events

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Free Body Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic role. You will evaluate patients, design and document individualized care plans, and coordinate with support staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

The ideal candidate holds a DPT from an APTA-accredited program, a current IL license, and hands-on experience with manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities.

Qualifications

• 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 EMR skills.
• CPR certification (preferred).
• New grads welcome — flexibility for boards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Physical modalities

EMR documentation

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

DPT from an APTA-accredited program

Illinois state license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Free Body Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic role. You will evaluate patients, design and document individualized care plans, and coordinate with support staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

The ideal candidate holds a DPT from an APTA-accredited program, a current IL license, and hands-on experience with manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities.