Outpatient Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$80k-$100k
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Job Description
It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation 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? We are looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This position will be based at the outpatient clinic located in North Riverside, IL. Our PT’s plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Evaluates patient and gathers 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.
- Cultivate relationships with patients and the community.
- Provide continuous communication with referring physicians and other referral sources to ensure a consistent level of care.
- Maintain patient charts, clinical logs and checklists necessary for compliance.
- Maintains patient confidentiality regarding medical records per company policies and procedures and assures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
- Communicates well in a professional setting.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Education And/or Experience
- Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Current State of Illinois Physical Therapy license (or willingness to apply)
- CPR Certified
- Experience in Outpatient Orthopedics
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 Physical Therapist will evaluate patients to determine clinical diagnoses and develop comprehensive, functional treatment plans to restore function and prevent disability. They are also responsible for maintaining patient charts, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and cultivating professional relationships with patients and referring physicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current Illinois Physical Therapy license. Additionally, CPR certification and experience in outpatient orthopedics are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,135 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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