Physical Therapist

About the Role

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI) is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois, founded in 1991, with over 150 physicians across all orthopedic specialties serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana from more than 100 locations. Headquarters in Park Ridge, Illinois. IBJI provides advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non‑surgical and surgical treatment, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, sports training, and Ortho Access walk‑in clinics for same‑day orthopedic care. The position reports to the Facility Manager and focuses on delivering superior outpatient rehabilitation services through a collaborative care model with physicians to optimize patient function and outcomes.

Job type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care
• Interpret physician orders, perform initial evaluations, and establish treatment plans and functional goals
• Upgrade and amend treatment goals as needed during the episode of care
• Document patient status to physicians per IBJI rehab compliance guidelines
• Determine appropriate discharge timeline and follow‑up
• Supervise Rehabilitation Technicians and administrative staff as needed
• Ensure compliance with daily paperwork; document all treatment (initial evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP) in a timely manner
• Stay current with billing policies and demonstrate ethical billing practices
• Maintain active state license by earning required CEUs through outside courses and IBJI‑sponsored education
• Develop positive relationships with physician teams at IBJI
• Take an active role in the patient medical team (office visits with physicians, contact with case managers, etc.)
• Participate in IBJI‑sponsored programs: mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Licensed or eligible to sit for the state board exam in Illinois
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift greater than 25 lb
• Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
• Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods during the day

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑ and short‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) program with company match and profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Health savings accounts and flexible savings accounts
• ID protection plan