Physical Therapist

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Downers Grove offers a full-time outpatient physical therapy role focused on orthopedic care. You will work under Facility Manager guidance to evaluate patients, set functional goals, and coordinate with physicians for optimal outcomes.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, documentation accuracy, and professional development, with a strong team approach and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Illinois.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care.
• Interpret physician orders and establish treatment plans and goals.
• Update treatment goals as episodes progress.
• Document patient status in compliance with IBJI Rehab guidelines.
• Determine discharge timelines and follow-up arrangements.
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians and support staff.
• Maintain daily paperwork and timely notes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Body mechanics knowledge

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in Illinois

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The position is under the general direction of the Facility Manager. The main focus of the position is on providing superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with physicians in order to optimize performance and enhance the quality of function for patients.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional patient care
• Interpret physician orders, perform initial evaluations and establish treatment plans and functional goals
• Update and amend treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care
• Document patient status in written form for physicians per compliance guidelines of IBJI rehab
• Determine appropriate discharge timeline and follow‑up
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed
• Maintain daily paperwork—initial evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP—timely and accurately
• Stay current with billing policies and demonstrate ethical billing practices
• Maintain an active state license by earning required CEUs through external courses and IBJI‑sponsored educational opportunities
• Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
• Participate in programs sponsored by IBJI: mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Illinois
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional and effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
• Demonstrate good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
• Ability to stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
• Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $82,000 – $110,000 per year
• Highly competitive compensation structure
• Therapist‑friendly quarterly bonuses up to $11,500 annually
• Sign‑on bonus
• Profit sharing
• $2,000 per year toward continuing education
• ABPTRFE Orthopedic Residency Program (full salary while working a reduced schedule)
• Two‑to‑three‑month mentoring period to ramp up to a full caseload
• Health, life, dental, vision insurance
• Generous PTO accrual
• 401(k) program with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Disability coverage
• Shared EMR, surgical observations at IBJI ASCs, monthly grand rounds

Professional Development & Training

• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new graduates
• Leadership Development Series
• Collaborative opportunities with physicians
• Special interest groups: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle, Manual Therapy, Vestibular/Concussion Rehab, Performing Arts
• Innovative collaborative programs: OrthoSync, OrthoHealth

New Grads Encouraged to Apply!

IBJI Downers Grove Rehab welcomes new graduates who are enthusiastic about a primarily orthopedic caseload and who can contribute to a positive work environment and our core values of teamwork, growth, and patient‑centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.