Find & Apply For Physical Therapist Jobs in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

About the Clinic At Cadence Physical Therapy, we believe therapy should be practiced the way you were taught it should be: enough time with each patient, clinical decisions made by clinicians, and a team that treats the person in front of them. Cadence is an independent, owner-operated outpatient neuro clinic that has served Buffalo Grove for a long time. The owner treats patients in the clinic every week, so every decision about schedules and care is made by someone who feels it themselves. We specialize in the work we love most — stroke, Parkinson's, MS, vestibular disorders, and dysphagia — with PT, OT, and speech therapy collaborating under one roof. Physicians and families have trusted us with their most complex patients, and we've grown to the point where we're ready for our next leader: one experienced PT who will grow into our Clinic Director. Why Join the

Cadence Team Meaningful Caseload:

Complex neuro patients who need your full clinical reasoning — work that keeps you growing as a therapist every single week.

True Interdisciplinary Care:

You'll work side by side with our OTs and SLPs every day — shared patients, real case discussions, and coordinated plans of care built together. Not "multidisciplinary" on paper, but true interdisciplinary practice, the way complex neuro care is supposed to work. A Leadership Path With a

Map:

A structured 13-week ramp — weeks 1-2 you simply treat and learn how we practice; then director responsibilities are added in small, planned steps with direct mentorship from the owner. Never held a leadership title? If colleagues already come to you with questions, you have the raw material. The ramp builds the rest. The Owner as

Your Mentor:

You'll learn clinic leadership directly from the person who built this practice — with a direct line to them every day.

Work-Life Balance:

Monday-Friday. No weekends. Your evenings and Saturdays stay yours. A Stake in

What You Build:

After the ramp, a performance bonus tied to clinic results — on top of base salary. When the clinic grows, you share in it.

Benefits & Compensation Competitive Salary:

$93,000-$110,000 total compensation

Health Insurance:

Aetna, two plan options, with employer contribution toward your premiums

Dental:

Optional Principal coverage with employer contribution

Retirement:

Simple IRA with 3% company match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Training & Development:

Annual CEU budget plus a mentored 13-week leadership program with direct access to the owner — professional development you can point to on a calendar, not just a brochure

What We're Looking For Education:

Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Licensure:

Active Illinois PT license (or licensure in hand by your start date)

Experience:

3+ years of outpatient physical therapy

The Right Fit:

You love neuro — or you're genuinely hungry to go deep in it — and you enjoy developing other therapists as much as treating patients

Mindset:

Organized, direct, a problem-solver who wants a real hand in growing something small, independent, and excellent How to Apply If you're ready for patient care you can be proud of and a clear, supported path into clinic leadership, tap Apply — it takes about two minutes, with one question and no cover letter. Applying is simply a confidential conversation; you're welcome to explore this quietly, no matter where you work today.

Pay:

$93,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License for the state of Illinois (Required)

Work Location:

In person