Physical Therapist - PT - Outpatient Ortho

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Our Trailblazing Team at IMPACT Physical Therapy – Where Your Clinical Passion Meets Excellence!

Make your mark in a thriving, collaborative environment where personal and professional growth are at the center of our values. At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, we're not just about treating patients; we're about transforming lives.

Our outpatient clinic, led by a dynamic team of physical therapy professionals, is a beacon of innovation and passion in healthcare. We're looking for a Physical Therapist who is eager to step into a role that's about more than just a job – it's about making a lasting impact.

Why Choose IMPACT?

Clinical Education & Growth: Dive into an environment rich in learning opportunities. Pursue your interests in specialty areas with our full support.

Clinical Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to exercise your clinical expertise and make decisions that matter.

Team Collaboration: Join a group of like-minded professionals in a setting where collaboration is not just encouraged, it's lived.

Mentorship: Benefit from guidance and support from some of the industry's best, helping you grow at every step of your career.

Responsibilities

  • Who Are We Looking For?
  • A licensed Physical Therapist in IL, with a passion for orthopedic physical therapy in an outpatient setting.
  • Someone who brings more than skills – you bring a desire to make a difference.
  • A proactive learner, eager to explore and grow in diverse areas of physical therapy.
  • A team player, ready to share and collaborate for the best outcomes.

Your Role

  • Deliver exceptional care, helping patients return to their passions, stronger and more resilient.
  • Engage in continuous learning, with opportunities to specialize in areas that excite you.

*This position will split hours between the Lakeview and South Loop clinic*

Be part of a culture where your ideas are valued, and your clinical decisions shape patient outcomes. Are you ready to make an IMPACT?

Qualifications

  • Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a Physical Therapist license in the state of Illinois
  • One year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Key Skills

Patient CareRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$90kPhysical Therapy median $91k (middle half $88k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois766 active21,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment820 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 25 employers
14
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist for Alameda/Contra Costa / Solano Counties

One Health Home Care · Livermore, California

$80k-$160k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery

Wellness and Fitness Services
Chicago, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical Education & Growth
Clinical Autonomy
Team Collaboration
Mentorship

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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