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The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

Whole Body Approach

Reclaim movement, function and life
For information, call: 847-541-7600
or email: info@themanualtouch.com
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Careers

Physical Therapy Careers at The Manual TouchAt The Manual Touch Physical Therapy, we use a Whole Body Approach to create unique traditional and non-traditional manual therapy and exercise plans for teenagers and adults to reclaim function, life, movement, and enjoyment of the activities they love.

We are a nine-year old, single-practitioner owned practice located in Wheeling, a northern suburb of Chicago. We provide one-on-one care for our patients, in order to provide the best health outcomes. We are very active in our community, providing regular workshops on a variety of health topics at our clinic. The owner, Denise, is a regular speaker and presenter at community organizations in Wheeling and the surrounding suburbs. Over the past few years, we’ve experienced steady growth and are looking to bring on another practitioner to continue growing and serving our community!

Available Positions:

Physical Therapist 

We are looking for a self-directed and entrepreneurial-minded Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal partner will start part-time with the potential to work up to full-time as the caseload builds.

We’re looking for someone who has a desire to be part of a growing business and wants to take an active role in marketing and growing the business. This person will be flexible and open to change as our practice continues to grow and evolve.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Someone with the flexibility to start part-time and increase hours up to full-time as the business grows. 
  • Did you take a lengthy break from working?  No problem.
  • Someone who wants to enjoy the flexibility of private practice
  • Someone who is tired of seeing multiple patients at once, and wants to treat patients one-on-one
  • Someone who approaches PT from a holistic standpoint, not just a diagnosis using a cookie cutter approach
  • Someone who is able to meet their patient where they are at in their healing journey and partner together to move forward 
  • Someone who is open-minded, loves to learn, and is committed to being part of a growing practice
  • Someone who is open to being mentored and trained in The Manual Touch approach, in order to integrate these techniques into their own approach
  • Someone who is organized, reliable, and dedicated to personal and professional growth
  • Someone who knows what they don’t know and isn’t afraid to ask for help

To Be Successful In This Position You Must:

  • Have excellent manual and palpation skills, including; myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and visceral mobilization
  • Gray institute training preferred 
  • 10+ years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in an Orthopedic-focused clinic
  • Be licensed or eligible to obtain your Illinois Physical Therapy license 
  • Support and contribute to the company’s Purpose, Vision and Core Values
  • Be willing to participate in the growth of the company via marketing activities such as educational workshops, blog writing, social media, and community events
  • Build lasting relationships and trust with our clients through open communication and empathy
  • Identify the client’s internal problems, speak to their “why” and determine their goals

What’s in it for you:

  • A part-time position with room for growth in a non-traditional physical therapy setting
  • Working in a calm, supportive environment, where you are encouraged to be yourself 
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in our patient’s lives 
  • Ongoing mentoring as needed 

Interested in applying for this position? If so, please send an email to denise@themanualtouch.com, with the following….

1.) Please use the subject line: Applying for part-time position at The Manual Touch

2.) Within the body of the email, include a few sentences about why you think you’re a good fit.

3.) Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile (If you don’t have one, please make one and include it)

4.) Attach your resume and CV to the email (PDF files format only)

 

Once you complete the above, you will receive an email from me with next steps. Thank you for your interest!

 

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Testimonials

I saw Denise at The Manual Touch recently for sciatic pain, that only the day before I saw Denise kept me from walking; I could only hobble for short distances before I would sit down and collapse. After some tissue work and gentle exercise with Denise, she put Kinesiotape around the affected area. I immediately noticed stability and pain improvement and could walk so much better that I was able to complete shopping trips to 4 stores I had been planning but did not think I could do. To me, the t… Read more
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I was in Florida for vacation and developed an upper respiratory infection. I had annoying coughing and congestion in my chest. This went on for several days, and it was not getting better. It felt like I had a mucous plug stuck in my chest that would not break up. One night I remembered the self-treatment that Denise taught me at The Manual Touch where I had received PT, putting one hand over the afflicted area, and one hand near my abdomen where mucous could drain out. After about 5-10 minutes… Read more
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The best physical therapist I’ve ever experienced is Denise Schwartz in Wheeling at the Manual Touch. I have seen Denise twice for over 6 months to treat 2 bouts of frozen shoulder that occurred 8 years apart. In addition to my shoulder, she has also helped with my back, exercise regimen, and overall health. She is a holistic practitioner expert in PT techniques and knows how to teach her clients how to fit her techniques easily into their lives. She relates with her clients about as well as any… Read more
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As a young elite athlete I was involved in numerous accidents resulting in scar tissue causing loss of flexibility and restrictions as an adult. After each treatment I feel so much less restriction and experience greater range of motion.
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Last winter our daughter Maddie had had several eye and ear infections, and all required topical and oral antibiotics.  These were instigated by a plugged tear duct.  A pediatric ophthalmologist said there was little chance the duct would open up on its own since she was well over a year old, and there was no harm in waiting a little longer before SURGERY. My husband and I did not want our little girl’s eye probed, and we definitely did not want her to have a general anesthetic, so we bro… Read more
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The physical therapy I received at The Manual Touch PT helped reduce my sciatica pain to a manageable level in just a few sessions.  The exercises I was given strengthened and trained my muscles to prevent further back problems allowing me to return to playing basketball.
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Just a note to thank you for the time you spent with me Saturday in evaluating my running technique and body alignment.  Your suggestions are already making sense and having an early impact.  After our meeting, I went out for a 5K run and found your suggestions “to shorten my stride” and “being conscious of not overlapping my steps” to be helpful. Thanks Denise  
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I have been receiving PT therapy for pain and autoimmune disorders for over 18 months at The Manual Touch.  This also affects my kidneys and my lungs and other organs as I swell with fluid that my lymph system doesn’t seem to handle well.  I depend on the regular IMT tissue therapy I receive from Denise to help me function as normally as possible.  This therapy seems to work synergistically with the acupuncture and medication I also receive.  There are no cures for these disorders and as n… Read more
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Excellent, professional assessment and treatment for an older woman who’s had lots of failed therapy. Kind and compassionate and caring! Thanks.
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I can honestly say that Denise was the first physical therapist to listen to my story.   She has demonstrated more patience and compassion than any other therapist that I’ve ever met. For the past 8 years, I have been symptomatic with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare genetic condition which affects the connective tissue throughout my body. As a result of this disorder I deal with ongoing severe acute and chronic pain and a variety of other rare overlapping conditions such as thoracic outl… Read more
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Our Mission


We believe all body systems and mental/emotional health are connected. We take a whole body approach to discover why patients are not healing and what were the initial causes of their current symptoms. 

Our mission is to use this whole body approach to help patients heal and overcome pain and limitations, resulting in improved quality of life. We also aim to promote wellness in our communities through ongoing education. 
Top 10 physical therapists in Wheeling

A winner of the
2015 Patients' Choice Awards
for
Wheeling Physical Therapist

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Testimonials

I saw Denise at The Manual Touch recently for sciatic pain, that only the day before I saw Denise kept me from walking; I could only hobble for short distances before I would sit down and collapse. After some tissue work and gentle exercise with Deni… Read more
https://themanualtouch.com/wp/testimonial/m-d-evanston-il
I was in Florida for vacation and developed an upper respiratory infection. I had annoying coughing and congestion in my chest. This went on for several days, and it was not getting better. It felt like I had a mucous plug stuck in my chest that woul… Read more
https://themanualtouch.com/wp/testimonial/a-b-riverwoods
The best physical therapist I’ve ever experienced is Denise Schwartz in Wheeling at the Manual Touch. I have seen Denise twice for over 6 months to treat 2 bouts of frozen shoulder that occurred 8 years apart. In addition to my shoulder, she has also… Read more
https://themanualtouch.com/wp/testimonial/b-h-elmhurst-il
As a young elite athlete I was involved in numerous accidents resulting in scar tissue causing loss of flexibility and restrictions as an adult. After each treatment I feel so much less restriction and experience greater range of motion.
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Last winter our daughter Maddie had had several eye and ear infections, and all required topical and oral antibiotics.  These were instigated by a plugged tear duct.  A pediatric ophthalmologist said there was little chance the duct would open up o… Read more
The physical therapy I received at The Manual Touch PT helped reduce my sciatica pain to a manageable level in just a few sessions.  The exercises I was given strengthened and trained my muscles to prevent further back problems allowing me to return… Read more
Just a note to thank you for the time you spent with me Saturday in evaluating my running technique and body alignment.  Your suggestions are already making sense and having an early impact.  After our meeting, I went out for a 5K run and found you… Read more
I have been receiving PT therapy for pain and autoimmune disorders for over 18 months at The Manual Touch.  This also affects my kidneys and my lungs and other organs as I swell with fluid that my lymph system doesn’t seem to handle well.  I depe… Read more
Excellent, professional assessment and treatment for an older woman who’s had lots of failed therapy. Kind and compassionate and caring! Thanks.
I can honestly say that Denise was the first physical therapist to listen to my story.   She has demonstrated more patience and compassion than any other therapist that I’ve ever met. For the past 8 years, I have been symptomatic with Ehlers Danlo… Read more
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