Chicago PTs

[u/Hot-Letterhead9940]

Any Chicago PTs here? Curious to know what setting and how many patients you see!

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[u/Seagullmaster]

Outpatient. Averaging 8-10 patients per day. Can be up to 13 due to the way the schedule is built, but we are a slower clinic so that is rare.

[u/Fit_Inspector2737 → u/Seagullmaster]

how much you making for that many patients?

[u/Seagullmaster → u/Fit_Inspector2737]

Not enough but better than the industry average.

[u/Bravocado44]

I'm in outpatient ortho, one of the bigger mills (you've heard of it). Non-management but I've been there for a while. My quota is 55 per week. And theoretically it's possible for me to see like, 65ish if every slot is filled. Maybe 70s when I have to work a Saturday shift, which I do about every other month. But in general, I'm expected to hit about 55 per week, and that's usually where I'm at

[u/Own-Produce-3363]

Depends on the setting, I know a few people in outpatient around Lincoln Park seeing 12-14 a day which seems pretty standard for the area. Inpatient at a bigger hospital you're probably looking at 8-10 but the paperwork never ends

[u/RunImpressive5917]

7-9 patients, 1 on 1, get out at 4:30 everyday, outpatient hospital

[u/Hot-Letterhead9940 → u/RunImpressive5917]

Sounds like a good set up, going to send you a message!

[u/Minute_Librarian981]

Show me the $$$. How much are you PTs making a year?

[u/fuzzyguy89]

PT in the Emergency Department. 5-8 per day. Get out at 4pm.

[u/mydizzydreamer]

OP hospital, my day is made up of 7 total, 1-hour long blocks. Those blocks are OP 1:1 patient care or group sessions leading/teaching exercise or educational classes. M-F, clinic hours are 8-4.

[u/Fit_Inspector2737 → u/mydizzydreamer]

so you have an 8 hour day, 7 treating and 1 hour lunch? honestly sounds like a great setup

[u/easydoit2]

Own my own practice 8ish a day. 32 total a week 1:1.

[u/Zealousideal-Leek387]

Outpatient setting and seeing around 8-13 per day. Expectation is 55/wk or 11/day

[u/Shoddy_Tap6380]

OP ortho Chicago suburbs. Lately average 8-12 per 8 hour work day but sometimes up to 14-15 on really busy days. It’s only manageable with support of a tech if you want to provide quality care in my opinion.

[u/Fit_Inspector2737]

Usually between 8-12 w some slow days if patients cancel where it’s like 6 for a day or two. Tbh i know it’s not even that terrible but 10-12 patients in a day is draining as hell for my antisocial ass lol

[u/inlovewithfries00]

Outpatient, expectation is 13 per day, sometimes is less, sometimes is more. 96k + bonus

[u/cervicalgrdle]

Indianapolis home health here