Pilates Medical Fitness Instructor or Physical Therapist

Movement Med

Pilates Medical Fitness Instructor or Physical Therapist

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Wellness resources

    Pilates Medical Fitness Instructor / Physical Therapist. Movement Med Streeterville, Chicago Job Type: Full-time Starting salary: $80,000 per year + benefits Schedule: Flexible, 35 hours per week, with required weekend availability Work Location: In person

    About Movement Med Movement Med is Chicago’s first Pilates-based medical fitness center, located in Streeterville. We combine Pilates apparatus training, strength-based programming, and clinical insight to help clients move better, feel stronger, and build long-term resilience. We also offer Physical Therapy and Massage, creating a truly integrative environment for both clients and practitioners.

    We are growing and looking for a thoughtful, motivated movement professional to join our team.

    Who We’re Hiring We’re open to candidates in one of these two categories:

    1. Pilates Apparatus-Certified Instructor / Personal Trainer

    Pilates apparatus certification required

    Strong movement background required

    Medical fitness, post-rehab, or special populations experience is a plus

    1. Physical Therapist (Licensed)

    Current PT license required

    Pilates certification not required

    Pilates experience required

    Interest in integrating Pilates-based principles into clinical care and fitness programming

    Important: Many clients come to us specifically for Pilates or Physical Therapy, so Pilates experience is essential for both paths.

    Responsibilities

    Deliver client-centered Pilates-based and movement sessions

    Support clients with medical fitness and post-rehabilitation goals

    Work with special populations and chronic conditions

    Help clients improve strength, mobility, balance, and function

    Communicate clearly with team members in a collaborative care environment

    Maintain a high standard of safety, professionalism, and individualized programming

    What We’re Looking For

    Strong communication and teamwork skills

    Curiosity about medical conditions, movement, and long-term client outcomes

    Confidence working with a wide range of bodies and needs

    A safety-first mindset and strong attention to detail

    Commitment to continued growth in technique, cueing, programming, and client care

    Weekend availability is required

    Why Join Movement Med If you’re looking for a place where you can grow—not just work—Movement Med offers a rare opportunity. We are a collaborative, supportive community of care where trainers and therapists learn from one another, build real clinical confidence, and keep evolving as practitioners. Rather than working in a silo, you’ll be surrounded by a team that values curiosity, communication, and high-quality client care.

    At Movement Med, you’ll have access to continuing education, mentorship, and proven protocols that can strengthen the way you assess, coach, and support clients. You’ll also get to do genuinely interesting work with people whose needs are complex, personal, and deeply rewarding to support over time. For practitioners who care about building long-term client relationships and becoming stronger, smarter care providers, this is the kind of place that can shape a career. This position includes:

    Collaborative, team-based environment

    Ongoing mentorship in our Pilates-based medical fitness approach

    Opportunity to work alongside PT and Massage professionals

    Professional development opportunities in medical fitness, special populations, and brain health

    Flexible scheduling

    Benefits

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    Health Insurance

    Life Insurance

    Professional development assistance

    To Apply Please send your resume and a short note indicating which role you’re applying for: Pilates Instructor/Coach or Physical Therapist. Include a few lines about why Movement Med interests you.

    If you have a website, reel, or teaching portfolio, feel free to share that as well.