Physical Therapist - PT - Outpatient Ortho

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

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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

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% 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 ~$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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 26 employers

7
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
14
$110k-120k
4
$120k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
27%
Visa sponsorship
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$84k-$131k
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Salary Range: $90.00
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Physical Therapist (New Grad Mentor Program) - Brookfield, CT

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
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.

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

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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