Physical Therapist - PT - Outpatient Ortho

Elevate Physical Therapy • Full-time • Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States • $80,000 - $90,000 / year • 4d ago

Overview

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics & Performance

A Different Kind of Physical Therapy Role

Elevate Physical Therapy and Performance is an outpatient orthopedic and performance-focused practice for clinicians who care deeply about movement quality, patient outcomes, and professional growth.

We blend hands-on clinical expertise with modern, data-informed approaches to care, allowing our therapists to deliver thoughtful, individualized treatment without volume-driven pressure.

Why Physical Therapists Choose Elevate: A Performance-Informed Clinical Environment

Our clinics are designed for clinicians who value objective decision-making, movement analysis, and recovery as part of comprehensive care.

Therapists have access to tools such as:

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill for graded return-to-run and gait retraining

Video gait analysis and force plates to support movement assessment and progress tracking

Game Ready Recovery systems to enhance post-op care and recovery strategies

These resources support better clinical insight, stronger patient engagement, and higher-level care for runners, athletes, and active individuals throughout the full rehab and return-to-performance continuum.

Clinical Empowerment: We will support you to treat patients the right way, backed by a collaborative team that values sound clinical reasoning and individualized care.

Quality-Focused Care: We emphasize meaningful visits, patient education, and long-term outcomes, not rushed appointments or volume-driven care. Our clinicians are supported in practicing the way they were trained, with time to think, assess, and treat intentionally.

Real Mentorship and Professional Growth: Whether you are early in your career or an experienced clinician, you will receive ongoing mentorship, peer collaboration, and opportunities to deepen your expertise in orthopedics, movement analysis, and performance-based rehab.

Collaborative, Low-Ego Culture: Our therapists work as a team, share ideas openly, and support one another. You are encouraged to bring your interests, curiosity, and strengths into your practice.

Competitive Compensation, Benefits and Sign-On Bonus Opportunity! We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Paid time off

- Continuing education support

- Additional benefits designed to support long-term career sustainability

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist at Elevate, you will:

Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and performance-related conditions

Use both clinical expertise and technology to inform treatment plans and progressions

Perform movement assessments and gait analysis when appropriate

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on real-world function

Educate and empower patients throughout their rehabilitation journey

Collaborate closely with fellow clinicians to deliver cohesive, high-quality care

Maintain thorough documentation and uphold professional standards of practice

Who Thrives Here

This role is a great fit for a Physical Therapist who:

Enjoys working with active patients, athletes, and movement-focused care
Values quality over volume
Appreciates the role of technology in enhancing, not replacing, clinical judgment
Wants to continue growing clinically in a modern outpatient environment
Is looking for a sustainable, long-term role in physical therapy