Physical Therapist

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

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company parties

FREE BODY PHYSICAL THERAPY — CHICAGO, ILPhysical Therapist | Outpatient OrthopedicsFull-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