Senior Physical Therapist — Orthopedics & Recovery

Shift Life; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Life is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to establish and grow the Advanced Physical Therapy and Recovery Team at SHIFT's Northbrook site, with initial responsibilities across River North and Northbrook. The role focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance optimization within a high-touch, executive health context.

You will collaborate with physicians, dietitians, and care teams to build personalized care plans and integrate PT into comprehensive Member

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent qualifying physical therapy degree.
• Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy services to Members with comprehensive assessments, individualized plans, interventions, ongoing evaluation, and documentation.
• Develop and implement personalized plans of care with appropriate treatment frequency, duration, and interventions.
• Provide an exceptional Member experience through empathetic, personalized care and proactive communication.
• Serve as a fitness and movement expert during executive health assessments with recommendations on physical fitness, movement, injury prevention, and recovery.
• Incorporate strength, conditioning, recovery, and performance principles into clinical care.
• Collaborate with SHIFT's interdisciplinary team and external providers for coordinated care.
• Support growth of Advanced Physical Therapy and Recovery services at Northbrook through engagement and collaboration.
• Contribute to clinical innovation, Member education, and PT service development.
• Protect PHI in accordance with HIPAA standards.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Illinois license to practice physical therapy

Tools

WebPT

Job description

Shift Life is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to establish and grow the Advanced Physical Therapy and Recovery Team at SHIFT's Northbrook site, with initial responsibilities across River North and Northbrook. The role focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance optimization within a high-touch, executive health context.

You will collaborate with physicians, dietitians, and care teams to build personalized care plans and integrate PT into comprehensive Member