Locations throughout the Chicagoland area! New Physical Therapist Grads Welcome! — Clinical Development & Mentorship Provided!

Grow your Physical Therapy Career with us!

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is seeking Physical Therapists to join our collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team. We offer an environment focused on exceptional patient care, clinical growth, and strong collaboration with orthopedic physicians. Our goal is to optimize patient function, recovery, and overall outcomes.

Why Join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute?

Competitive compensation - $83,000 to $110,000 annually
Quarterly therapist-friendly bonuses of up to $11,500 annually
Sign-on bonus
Profit sharing
$2,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, generous PTO, and Employee Assistance Program
Two- to three-month mentorship period to help new therapists transition to a full caseload
Orthopedic Residency Program through ABPTRFE, with full salary while working a reduced schedule
Critical Reasoning Development Seminar designed to build confidence in evaluation, clinical reasoning, and treatment planning for common orthopedic conditions
Leadership Development Series for therapists interested in developing management and leadership skills
Opportunities to collaborate directly with orthopedic physicians through:
- Surgical observations at IBJI Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Monthly Grand Rounds
- Shared EMR access to operative notes and imaging reports
- Direct communication with physician teams

Clinical Growth & Special InterestsIBJI offers opportunities to learn alongside experienced clinicians and develop expertise in areas including:

Sports Medicine
Foot & Ankle
Manual Therapy
Vestibular/Concussion Rehabilitation
Performing Arts

Therapists may also participate in innovative collaborative programs:

OrthoSync, which coordinates surgical and rehabilitative care for joint replacement patients OrthoHealth, which combines rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling to support joint health and weight management.

Key Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Physical Therapist provides high-quality outpatient rehabilitation services in collaboration with IBJI's orthopedic physicians and clinical team.

Interprets physician orders - Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals
Provide exceptional, evidence-based patient care
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans and goals as appropriate
Establish appropriate discharge plans and follow-up recommendations
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, and home exercise programs
Maintain compliance with billing requirements and ethical billing practices
Collaborate and develop positive relationships with the physicians team at IBJI
Supervise and provide direction to Rehabilitation Technicians and other support staff as appropriate
Maintain an active Illinois Physical Therapy license and complete required CEUs
Participate in professional development opportunities, including mentoring, clinical education, special interest groups, and community outreach
Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

Full-Time/Part-Time availability
Monday - Friday (Open to creative scheduling)

21 openings across locations