Experienced McKenzie/MDT clinicians: this is a full-time private-practice opportunity offering $101,000–$110,000, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, strong benefits, and meaningful clinical autonomy. If you have at least three years of experience applying MDT principles and want a clinic that values classification, patient response, diagnostic clarity, and individualized care, we want to hear from you.
Skillz Physical Therapy is a private outpatient clinic seeking an experienced Licensed Physical Therapist with a strong orthopedic background and at least three years of experience applying McKenzie/Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy principles.
Our practice values thorough evaluation, diagnostic clarity, patient education, and treatment that changes with the patient’s presentation and response. We are looking for a clinician who wants meaningful responsibility for outcomes.
The clinical focus
You will evaluate and treat orthopedic and spine-related conditions, including back pain, neck pain, extremity pain, and conditions affecting active adults.
McKenzie/MDT principles are an important part of our approach, but they are applied according to the patient’s findings rather than forced onto every presentation. Our clinicians are expected to form a clinical hypothesis, monitor response, communicate clearly with the patient, and adjust treatment when the evidence changes.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
- Develop individualized plans of care
- Apply McKenzie/MDT principles when clinically appropriate
- Treat spine, orthopedic, and extremity presentations
- Educate patients regarding prognosis, self-management, and home treatment
- Reassess progress using clinical, functional, and patient-reported findings
- Complete accurate and timely documentation
- Communicate with referral sources and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain applicable clinical, privacy, safety, and professional standards
- Participate in clinical collaboration and professional development
Required qualifications
- Active Illinois Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain it before starting
- At least three years of experience applying McKenzie/MDT principles
- Demonstrated outpatient orthopedic and spine evaluation skills
- Full-time availability
- Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and patient-communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Formal McKenzie/MDT training
- McKenzie credentialing or certification
- Experience treating back pain, neck pain, extremity pain, and active adults
- Experience using functional or patient-reported outcome measures
- Interest in continued clinical development or future leadership
Compensation and benefits
- $101,000–$110,000 annual base salary
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off - (15 PTO days)
- Paid holidays - (7 paid holidays)
- Training reimbursement - (up to $2,000 annually for McKenzie/MDT courses)
- 401K match
Salary placement will be based on relevant experience, training, credentials, clinical expertise, internal equity, and other lawful considerations. Benefit eligibility, employee contributions, reimbursement limits, and plan terms apply.
Sign-on bonus eligibility, payment timing, and any repayment obligation will be provided in writing before acceptance.
Schedule
This is a full-time, M-F, clinic-based position. Exact clinic hours and any evening or weekend expectations will be confirmed during the initial conversation.
Who should apply
This position is appropriate for PT's experienced with McKenzie/MDT training. You should be comfortable practicing independently while remaining willing to discuss difficult cases, reconsider an initial hypothesis, and contribute to a consistent standard of care.
Apply with your resume. No lengthy cover letter is required.
Skillz Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $101,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
