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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is seeking Physical Therapists to join our collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team. We offer an environment focused on exceptional patient care, clinical growth, and strong collaboration with orthopedic physicians. Our goal is to optimize patient function, recovery, and overall outcomes.

Why Join Illinois Bone and Joint Institute?

• Competitive compensation - $83,000 to $110,000 annually
• Quarterly therapist-friendly bonuses of up to $11,500 annually
• Sign-on bonus
• Profit sharing
• $2,000 annual Continuing Education allowance
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, generous PTO, and Employee Assistance Program
• Two- to three-month mentorship period to help new therapists transition to a full caseload
• Orthopedic Residency Program through ABPTRFE, with full salary while working a reduced schedule
• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar designed to build confidence in evaluation, clinical reasoning, and treatment planning for common orthopedic conditions
• Leadership Development Series for therapists interested in developing management and leadership skills
• Opportunities to collaborate directly with orthopedic physicians through:
  • Surgical observations at IBJI Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • Monthly Grand Rounds
  • Shared EMR access to operative notes and imaging reports
  • Direct communication with physician teams

Clinical Growth & Special InterestsIBJI offers opportunities to learn alongside experienced clinicians and develop expertise in areas including:

• Sports Medicine
• Foot & Ankle
• Manual Therapy
• Vestibular/Concussion Rehabilitation
• Performing Arts

Therapists may also participate in innovative collaborative programs:

• OrthoSync, which coordinates surgical and rehabilitative care for joint replacement patients OrthoHealth, which combines rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling to support joint health and weight management.

Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Physical Therapist provides high-quality outpatient rehabilitation services in collaboration with IBJI's orthopedic physicians and clinical team.

• Interprets physician orders - Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals
• Provide exceptional, evidence-based patient care
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans and goals as appropriate
• Establish appropriate discharge plans and follow-up recommendations
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, discharges, and home exercise programs
• Maintain compliance with billing requirements and ethical billing practices
• Collaborate and develop positive relationships with the physicians team at IBJI
• Supervise and provide direction to Rehabilitation Technicians and other support staff as appropriate
• Maintain an active Illinois Physical Therapy license and complete required CEUs
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including mentoring, clinical education, special interest groups, and community outreach
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Full-Time/Part-Time availability
• Monday - Friday (Open to creative scheduling)

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment
• Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
• Ability to lift 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to stand, sit, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to work with electronic medical records and other computer systems for extended periods

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI),

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Beginning in 2021, IBJI expanded its clinical model to include eight outpatient ambulatory surgery centers that serve as an alternative to the traditional hospital model, enabling physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together to achieve better patient outcomes and convenience. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Salary Description

$83,000 - $110,000 depending on experience