Evanston, IL | Full-Time | On-Site $95,000-$115,000 per year Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | No weekends Typical caseload: 8-10 patients per day Approximately 60-minute evaluations Build an outpatient PT career around clinical reasoning, not an overloaded schedule. Earn up to $115,000 per year while treating a typical caseload of 8-10 patients per day, Monday-Friday, with no weekends. Skillz Physical Therapy is hiring an experienced Illinois-licensed Physical Therapist for our privately owned outpatient orthopedic practice in Evanston. This role is designed for a PT who wants strong compensation and a sustainable workday without sacrificing clinical standards. You will have approximately 60 minutes for new-patient evaluations and work in an environment that values careful assessment, sound clinical reasoning, clear patient education, and treatment decisions based on how the individual patient responds. Why Consider Skillz? For an experienced outpatient PT, the details of the workday matter.

This position offers:

$95,000-$115,000 annual salary Typical caseload of 8-10 patients per day Approximately 60-minute new-patient evaluations Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. No regular weekends Outpatient orthopedic, spine, sports, and post-surgical caseload Clinical environment that emphasizes assessment and clinical reasoning Continuing-education support McKenzie/MDT course and credential reimbursement Opportunity to develop toward greater clinical and leadership responsibility The Position You will evaluate and treat a varied outpatient orthopedic population that includes active adults, seniors, student athletes, sports-injury patients, and individuals recovering from orthopedic surgery.

Common cases include:

Back and neck conditions Shoulder conditions Knee conditions Foot and ankle conditions Spine-related conditions Sports injuries Post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation You will independently evaluate patients, develop appropriate plans of care, educate patients, provide skilled treatment, track meaningful outcomes, and modify treatment according to the patient's clinical response.

What Your Workday Looks Like Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Weekends:

No regular weekend requirement.

Typical patient volume:

Approximately 8-10 patients per day.

New-patient evaluations:

Approximately 60 minutes. The goal is to give you enough time to understand the patient's presentation, perform an appropriate examination, explain your findings, and establish a thoughtful treatment plan. We are looking for a clinician who wants to practice physical therapy as a thinking profession, not simply move patients through a predetermined treatment routine. Our Clinical Approach Skillz Physical Therapy places significant emphasis on careful assessment before determining how a patient should be treated.

You will be expected to:

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations Assess symptom behavior, movement limitations, strength, functional deficits, and patient goals Identify the findings most relevant to the patient's presentation Develop individualized plans of care Explain clinical findings and recommendations clearly to patients Provide appropriate therapeutic exercise, education, hands-on care, and clinic-supported treatment approaches Modify treatment according to patient response Use patient-reported outcome measures when appropriate to track progress Coordinate appropriately with aides and PTAs Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation We value clinicians who can think through a case, explain their reasoning clearly, and adjust the treatment plan when the patient's response indicates that something needs to change. Compensation $95,000-$115,000 per year, based on outpatient orthopedic experience, advanced clinical credentials, clinical capabilities, and leadership capability. Candidates with substantial outpatient orthopedic experience, advanced McKenzie/MDT credentials, strong spine and extremity expertise, or meaningful leadership experience may qualify toward the upper end of the salary range. Sign-On Bonus A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified Physical Therapists. Additional signing consideration may be available for candidates with significant McKenzie/MDT credentials.

Benefits Full-time benefits include:

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Sick leave 401(k) with employer match Continuing-education allowance Approved paid continuing-education days McKenzie/MDT course or credential reimbursement Malpractice insurance CPR/BLS reimbursement Bonus opportunities Employee wellness benefits through BCBS medical insurance Professional advancement opportunities Required Qualifications We are keeping the required qualifications focused on what is actually necessary to perform the role successfully.

You should have:

Active Illinois Physical Therapist license Current CPR/BLS certification 3+ years of relevant Physical Therapist experience Outpatient orthopedic experience Strong orthopedic assessment and clinical reasoning skills Strong patient communication and education skills Ability to independently manage an outpatient caseload Consistent and professional documentation habits Preferred Qualifications The following will strengthen your candidacy but are not required to apply : McKenzie/MDT coursework McKenzie training through Part D Cert. MDT Diploma MDT Strong spine and extremity assessment experience Sports rehabilitation experience Post-surgical orthopedic experience Previous clinical leadership experience McKenzie/MDT is preferred, but not mandatory. An experienced outpatient orthopedic PT with strong clinical reasoning should not rule out this opportunity simply because they have not completed MDT certification. Professional Growth We are particularly interested in clinicians who want to continue developing professionally. Depending on your experience, credentials, and professional goals, development opportunities may include: McKenzie/MDT coursework and credential development Approved continuing education Advanced orthopedic and spine development Clinical case discussion and review Future leadership responsibility as the practice grows Who Is Likely to Do Well Here? You may be a strong fit if you: Have established outpatient orthopedic experience Enjoy working through complex orthopedic cases Want time to properly evaluate new patients Communicate clinical findings clearly and practically Value professional independence and accountability Modify treatment based on patient response rather than relying exclusively on routine protocols Want a predictable weekday schedule Want to continue growing clinically Are interested in becoming an important long-term member of a privately owned practice About Skillz Physical Therapy Skillz Physical Therapy is a privately owned outpatient physical therapy clinic in Evanston, Illinois. We serve active adults, seniors, student athletes, and patients with orthopedic, spine, sports, and post-surgical conditions. Our clinical approach emphasizes identifying what appears to be driving the patient's symptoms, explaining the findings clearly, and building treatment around the individual patient's presentation, goals, strengths, and limitations. Interested? Apply directly through Indeed with your resume. If your background appears aligned with the position, we will contact you for an initial conversation about your clinical experience, what you are looking for in your next position, and whether Skillz Physical Therapy may be a good match. You do not need McKenzie/MDT certification to begin the conversation. Skillz Physical Therapy LLC Evanston, Illinois Skillz Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, job requirements, and legitimate business needs without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person