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Prava Therapy
Chicago, Illinois

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80-$120/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Whether you dream of launching an independent physical therapy practice but aren’t sure where to start - or you’ve already taken the leap and are getting bogged down by insurance, credentialing, and administrative backlogs - Prava is built for you. We handle the operational heavy lifting so you can focus on patient care and grow a thriving practice under your own name in and around the Chicago area.

About Prava

We are VC-backed end-to-end growth platform built for therapists who want to launch, run, and scale an independent practice without the operational burden. We provide the complete foundation; credentialing, EHR integration, client referrals, billing, AI support and dedicated business support. That way, you can focus on delivering excellent care under your own brand, retain full clinical autonomy, and own your schedule from day one.

Benefits of Partnering with Prava

  • Keep more of what you earn - zero hidden fees, zero recurring costs
  • Earn up to $120 per visit - some of the best pay in the industry

We handle your marketing - physician outreach, online ads, and professional physical collateral to help grow your caseload

  • Free insurance credentialing - with major payers in your state, done for you
  • Zero billing headaches - Prava handles all billing and back-office admin so you can focus on patient care
  • Documentation made simple - streamlined through the Prava EMR, enhanced with AI assistance

One AI platform, everything you need - scheduling, documentation, billing, and patient communication in one place

Who We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with OR without a practice in Illinois
  • Passionate about one-on-one, patient-centered care

Has an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in starting and growing their own practice, no matter what that looks like

  • Excited by autonomy, flexibility, and engaging the business side of therapy
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred

Job Types

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • PRN

Work Location

  • Hybrid
  • Remote/telehealth
  • On-site
  • In-home concierge
  • Home Health
  • Up to you!

Explore how we empower clinicians at www.pravatherapy.com, or submit your application here to connect with our recruiting team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, one-on-one patient-centered physical therapy care while managing your own independent practice. Utilize the platform's tools for scheduling, documentation, and billing to maintain clinical autonomy.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois with a passion for patient-centered care and an entrepreneurial mindset. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $208k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 20 employers

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$110k-120k
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$120k
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1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Visa sponsorship
21%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Prava Therapy

Software Development
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Zero hidden fees
Free insurance credentialing
Billing and back-office support
Marketing support
AI-assisted EMR
Clinical autonomy
Own your schedule