Physical Therapist (PT or DPT)

Location: Niles, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Work Setting: In-person
Schedule: Monday-Friday; no weekend shifts
Compensation: $95,000-$100,000 per year, Potential Share/EQUITY Opportunity

We're looking for a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) to join our Niles, IL team. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate ready to launch your career, you'll have the opportunity to provide personalized care, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and grow within a supportive team environment.

With a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekend shifts, this role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding physical therapy career while maintaining time for life outside the clinic.

What You'll Do

Provide Personalized, One-on-One Care

• Perform thorough patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Deliver hands-on therapy and evidence-based interventions focused on mobility, pain management, strength, and functional performance.

• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans as goals and needs evolve.

Help Patients Get Back to What They Love

• Design progressive rehabilitation programs based on each patient's diagnosis, goals, lifestyle, and functional needs.

• Teach movement mechanics, corrective exercises, injury-prevention strategies, and home programs.

• Help patients understand their treatment and take an active role in their recovery and long-term wellness.

Be Part of a Collaborative Community

• Work alongside chiropractors, mental health professionals, nutrition providers, and other members of the care team.

• Share clinical insights and collaborate on coordinated treatment strategies.

• Contribute your physical therapy expertise to a broader whole-person approach to patient care.

Build Meaningful Patient Relationships

• Create a welcoming, positive patient experience from the first visit through continued care.

• Develop strong relationships with patients and become a trusted partner in their progress.

• Contribute to a team culture built around collaboration, accountability, and shared success.

What You Bring

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program or equivalent degree. PT Licenses are encouraged to apply.

• Active Illinois Physical Therapy license, or eligibility to obtain licensure before your start date.

• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.

• Ability to develop effective, individualized treatment plans.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to educate patients clearly and build strong therapeutic relationships.

• Interest in whole-person, patient-centered care.

• Collaborative, positive, and proactive approach to working with patients and colleagues.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We value clinicians who are eager to learn, develop their skills, and grow within a collaborative environment.

What You Can Expect at Curis

• $90,000-$100,000 annual compensation

• No weekend shifts - enjoy a consistent schedule and more predictable personal time.

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Performance-based growth opportunities

• Equity/share opportunities that allow you to participate in the company's growth.

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.

• Career advancement and leadership opportunities

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you can learn from and work alongside other healthcare professionals.

• A team culture focused on support, positivity, collaboration, and patient outcomes.

Why Niles?

Located just outside Chicago, Niles offers the opportunity to build your career in a diverse, well-connected community while staying close to everything the greater Chicago area has to offer.

For a Physical Therapist who wants a strong professional opportunity without giving up evenings and weekends, this position offers a combination of meaningful patient care, career growth, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a predictable weekday schedule.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a DPT who wants to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and grow your career in a forward-thinking healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join Curis Functional Health in Niles, IL.