Job Openings Lead Physical Therapist

About the job Lead Physical Therapist

Lead Physical Therapist

Wood Dale, IL

$80K-$110K + Benefits

Shape Your Own Practice. Build Something Bigger. Make a Real Impact.

Were looking for a Lead Physical Therapist to join our team inside a beautiful Assisted Living Facility just outside Chicago. This isnt your average outpatient role youll be the one shaping the clinic from the ground up, working with an already-engaged community of residents, and building your dream team as the practice expands.

Why PTs Love Our Clinic:

  • You call the shots take the lead and structure your own workflow, patient approach, and team
  • Built-in clientele 200+ in-house residents in a welcoming, engaged community
  • Beautiful workplace stylish, newly renovated facility with full support and strong community ties

Job Details:

  • Title: Lead Physical Therapist
  • Location: Wood Dale, IL (just outside Chicago)
  • Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Compensation: $80,000$90,000 base, up to $110,000 for strong candidates
  • Benefits:

Full Health & Dental
PTO + 401(k)
Scheduling & billing fully managed for you

  • Client Type: Primarily assisted living residents
  • Reports To: Carrie warm, collaborative, stylish facility director who supports her team 100%

What Were Looking For:

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois
  • Positive energy and a genuine passion for working with older adults
  • Comfortable being the go-to person and building something new
  • Experience leading or mentoring a plus but drive and good instincts matter more
  • Ready to grow a team underneath you in time

Your Next Step in Leadership:

Were not just offering a job were offering a launchpad. Youll build your own PT program within a supportive, enthusiastic community thats excited for you to begin. This is a rare opportunity to combine stability with total ownership.

Interview-Worthy Candidates Can Answer:

  • How would you structure and lead a new outpatient clinic in a senior living facility?
  • What excites you most about being a community-facing therapist?
  • How do you foster relationships and outcomes with older adults?