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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Oak Brook, Illinois

Assistant Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $100K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report.

Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join in? We are seeking an Assistant Clinic Manager for the outpatient rehabilitation clinic in Oak Brook, IL. The ACM will work alongside the Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist to over see the day-to-day operations of the clinic.

All Physical Therapist's are welcomed to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Assists in directing, supervising, and coordinating activities of clinic location to ensure consistency across PT sites.
  • Assists in the selection, employment, professional development, and management of clinic employees.
  • Assists, reviews, and interprets operational problems/policies. Resolves problems, and recommends changes.
  • Works with CM to resolve problems related to utilization of facilities, equipment, supplies, and staff.
  • Evaluates patient and gather appropriate information to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and treatment plan.
  • Establishes appropriate, functional, and objective goals based upon clinical examination.
  • Devise detailed treatment and care plans for patients.
  • Provides exceptional patient care and service.
  • The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in positive and respectful working relationships.
  • Works with CM to develop and implement short/long term work plans and objectives for facility.
  • Meet or Exceed clinic goals related to operational performance metrics.
  • Cultivate relationships with patients and the community.
  • Provide continuous communication with referring physicians and other referral sources to ensure a consistent level of care. Working with the CM to ensure that the stuff complies with the communication to MD teams.
  • Maintain patient charts, clinical logs, and checklists necessary for compliance.
  • Markets the facility and services to increase patient volumes and community awareness.
  • Stays abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPPA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
  • Performs duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Education And/or Experience

  • Bachelor's, Master or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Management experience preferred.

Certificates, License, Registrations

  • Current State of Illinois Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant license.
  • Current CPR Certified

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $ 80,000 - $100,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

  • Annual Bonus Plan.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.
  • Rapid growth allows for career growth and advancement.
  • Strong mentorship program.
  • Reasonable productivity requirements that allow for excellent patient care.
  • Orthopedic and Sports PT Residencies.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Employer Opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Clinic Manager oversees day-to-day operations of the outpatient rehabilitation clinic, including staff supervision and operational performance. They also provide direct patient care by performing clinical diagnoses and developing detailed treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current Illinois Physical Therapy or PTA license. CPR certification is required, and outpatient orthopedic management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinic ManagementClinical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient ChartingCompliance ManagementCommunity RelationsOrthopedic RehabilitationHealthcare Administration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 415 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Orthopedic Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (32 salary observations; 58 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (380 salary observations; 905 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.7
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 415 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oak Brook

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$726k≈ 9.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,590/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
401(k) Employer Contribution