Physical Therapist

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,800 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to $11,500

Continuing education funding

Health, life, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is looking for a part-time physical therapist in Illinois. The role focuses on providing quality outpatient rehabilitation services and collaborating with physicians to enhance patients' performance.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible in Illinois. Competitive compensation includes a salary ranging from $32,800 to $44,000 based on experience, along with additional benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds.
• Experience in outpatient rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in outpatient settings.
• Establish treatment plans and functional goals.
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians during patient care.

Skills

Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of proper body mechanics

Education

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in Illinois

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Type

Part‑time (16 hours per week)

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation structure with a strong base salary
• Therapist‑friendly quarterly bonuses up to US$11,500 annually
• Sign‑on bonus
• Profit sharing
• US$2,000 per year toward continuing education (prorated for part‑time)
• ABPTRFE Orthopedic Residency Program (candidates paid full salary while working a reduced schedule)
• Two‑to‑three‑month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
• Critical reasoning development seminar for new grads to gain further confidence assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions
• Leadership development series geared toward those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams
• Collaborative opportunities with physicians including surgical observations at IBJI ASCs and monthly grand rounds
• Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports and communication
• Health, life, dental and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, employee assistance program, disability coverage, wellness program, HSAs, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan, accident, critical illness and hospital benefits
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Responsibilities

• Exceptional patient care
• Interpret physician orders, perform initial evaluations, and establish treatment plans and functional goals
• Upgrade and amend treatment goals as necessary during the episode of care
• Write documentation on patient status to 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
• Comply with daily paperwork; PT/PTAs/ATCs must document all treatment in patient charts promptly (initial evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP)
• Stay current with billing policies and demonstrate ethical billing practices
• Maintain active state license by earning appropriate CEUs through outside courses and IBJI‑sponsored educational opportunities
• Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
• Take an active role in the patient medical team: office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc.
• Participate in programs sponsored by IBJI: mentoring, clinical educator, special interest group, community outreach

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program
• Licensed or eligible to sit for boards in 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 understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling and 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

Benefits for Eligible Employees (30+ hours a week)

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• 401(k) program with company match and profit sharing
• Wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts
• ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Salary

$32,800 - $44,000 depending on experience.