Physical Therapist

Sports & Ortho Physical Therapy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

CE allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sports & Ortho Physical Therapy in Chicago invites a full-time, on-site Physical Therapist to join our private practice. You will manage a caseload of orthopedic, sports, and post-surgical patients, perform hands-on evaluation and treatment, and document in our EMR while coordinating with referring physicians.

We emphasize a full-body, kinetic-chain approach and offer mentorship for new grads, plus a compensation package with salary benchmarking, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) match,

Qualifications

• DPT from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• New grads welcome with mentorship and fellowship-track development.
• Interest or training in Applied Functional Science / functional movement is a plus.
• Hands-on treatment philosophy and warmth with patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of orthopedic, sports, and post-surgical patients; evaluate, plan, and discharge.
• Apply full-body, kinetic-chain approach to identify root causes.
• Document in EMR and communicate with referring physicians.
• Collaborate with fellowship-trained therapists and PT technicians.

Skills

Hands-on treatment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Sports & Ortho Physical Therapy is a family-owned private practice serving the Chicagoland area since 2003, with 10 clinics across the city and suburbs. We provide full-body, kinetic-chain physical therapy grounded in Applied Functional Science, delivered by fellowship-trained therapists who focus on the root cause of a problem rather than just the symptom. Patients receive one-on-one, hands-on care.

The Role

• This is a full-time, on-site role at our private practice in Chicago, Illinois.
• You will manage your own caseload of orthopedic, sports, and post-surgical patients — evaluating each patient, developing an individualized plan of care, and treating hands-on through discharge.
• You will apply a full-body, kinetic-chain approach to identify and treat the root cause of a problem, not just the symptom.
• You will work alongside experienced, fellowship-trained physical therapists and PT technicians who assist with patient setup and treatment modalities.
• You will document in our EMR and communicate with patients' referring physicians.

What We're Looking For

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE-accredited program
• New grads welcome — mentorship and fellowship-track development provided
• Interest or training in Applied Functional Science / functional movement a plus
• A hands-on treatment philosophy and genuine warmth with patients

What We Offer

• Compensation: $80,000–$105,000 per year, with performance bonus opportunities and regular salary benchmarking
• 50% employer-paid Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, plus dental and vision
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Student Loan Freedom Program (eligible positions)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• $3,000 annual continuing education allowance
• Structured, paid mentorship with fellowship-trained clinicians
• Opportunities to specialize — pelvic health, vestibular & concussion, hand therapy, dry needling, and more
• One-on-one patient care: 45 minutes of hands-on treatment, quality over quantity
• AI-assisted documentation and administrative support to reduce charting time