Staff Physical Therapist

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $80,000 – $155,000+
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Chicago, IL. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

A confidential rehabilitation or specialty-care team has engaged Hire Innovative to identify a Staff Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL. The hiring need is focused on someone who can evaluate patient needs, build practical care plans, and help people make measurable progress through consistent treatment and education. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The right setting provides a manageable caseload, clinical support, continuing-education resources, and room to deepen a specialty. Day to day, the person in this position will evaluate patient needs, build practical care plans, and help people make measurable progress through consistent treatment and education. The hiring team values candidates who can explain their experience clearly and compare the role against Chicago workload, commute, and long-term growth considerations. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and translate findings into clear, measurable treatment plans.
• Deliver skilled treatment and adjust the plan as the patient responds.
• Document progress, medical necessity, and follow-up needs accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians, caregivers, and other clinicians when the care plan requires it.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant clinical degree and active or eligible state licensure.
• Confidence with evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education.
• A practical approach to caseload management and interdisciplinary communication.
• Commitment to safe care and meaningful functional outcomes.
• Ability to use feedback, work effectively with supervision, and take on greater ownership as proficiency grows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.
• Examples of work completed directly, including the tools, matters, patients, projects, or decisions involved.

How to Apply

Send your current resume through the form below. A cover letter is optional. Candidates whose experience matches the opening will hear from Hire Innovative about the employer, timing, and interview process. We do not submit your resume without your consent.