Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Simple IRA with employer matching

CEU reimbursement

Great music in clinic

Job summary

Free Body Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for a salaried outpatient orthopedic position at a locally owned private practice. The ideal candidate holds an APTA‑accredited DPT and a current IL state license in good standing.

You will perform evaluations, develop and implement plans of care, and collaborate with a team to optimize patient outcomes in a supportive, growth‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• 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 clinic metrics across clinical and administrative functions.
• Contribute proactively to the team with solutions.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming environment for patients and colleagues.
• Provide care that aims to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient evaluations tailored to age, condition, injury, or illness.
• Develop and document individualized plans of care.
• 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

EMR skills

Communication

CPR certification

Education

DPT from an APTA-accredited program

Illinois state license in good standing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY — CHICAGO, IL

Physical Therapist | Outpatient Orthopedics

Full-time · Salaried · Locally owned private practice

BENEFITS & PERKS

• - 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

ABOUT FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

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

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 solid documentation and EMR skills
• - CPR certification (preferred)
• - New grads welcome — flexibility available for candidates currently preparing for boards