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Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics

elgin, IL

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Job description

Join an established outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation team where you can build strong patient relationships, collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff, and have a meaningful role in the continued growth of the practice.

This is an opportunity to work in a single-site clinic environment with a strong team-oriented culture, established referral relationships, and access to a growing orthopedic patient population.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive base salary; new graduate compensation starts at $85,000 and increases based on experience

$1,500 annual continuing education allowance

Paid time off

401(k)/retirement benefits

Continuing education support and professional development opportunities

Established orthopedic referral network

Physician and rehabilitation team collaboration

No regular travel between clinics

Multiple clinic locations within a relatively close geographic area

Opportunity to grow with an expanding orthopedic rehabilitation organization

Potential for future advancement as the organization continues expanding its therapy footprint

Requirements & Qualifications

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university

Current unrestricted Illinois Physical Therapy license or eligibility for Illinois licensure

Minimum 2 years of physical therapy clinic experience

Orthopedic outpatient experience preferred

Strong patient-care and clinical communication skills

Comfortable reviewing performance reports and clinical/operational metrics

Strong time-management and organizational skills

Proficiency with basic technology and Google applications

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment

Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop and move throughout the clinic during the workday

Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds

CPR certification preferred

Must Haves

Develop individualized plans of care and adjust treatment based on patient progress and functional goals

Complete patient progress and discharge documentation within required 24-hour timelines

Maintain consistent communication with referring physicians and other referral sources

Monitor clinic performance metrics and adjust workflow to support productivity and efficiency goals

Work alongside PTAs and therapy technicians to maintain quality, efficient patient care

Help develop a collaborative PT/PTA/Tech team environment

Participate in physician and community outreach activities that support referral relationships

Maintain required clinical logs, checklists and compliance documentation

Balance a full patient schedule with documentation, communication and clinic responsibilities

Contribute to an exceptional patient experience throughout the entire rehabilitation process

Preferred Background & Skills

Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience

Experience working closely with orthopedic physicians or surgical teams

Experience in a metrics-driven clinical environment

Strong understanding of musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation

Experience collaborating with PTAs and therapy technicians

CPR certification

Strong interest in professional development and evidence-based care

Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative clinical team

Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills

Interest in future clinical leadership or growth opportunities

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Worksite address

elgin, IL, 60122, US

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