Kara Dasso

Physical Therapist Manager · Hinge Health

physical therapist Chicago, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
5 years
since Dec 2021
Gender
Female

Experience

Physical Therapist ManagerCurrent
Hinge Health
Since Dec 2021 · 5 years · Chicago, IL

Education

Southwest Baptist University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2012 – 2015
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Kinesiology
2007 – 2012
United Township High School
2003 – 2007
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - BS
2007 – 2012
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree
2007 – 2012

Skills

Cpr Certified Fitness Healthcare Sports Wellness

About Hinge Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Chicago, IL

Professional Overview

Kara Dasso is a Physical Therapist Manager, currently affiliated with Hinge Health, based in Chicago, IL. As a physical therapist, Dasso contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chicago, IL. They have been with Hinge Health for 5 years. Dasso holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, from Southwest Baptist University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Core competencies include Cpr Certified, Fitness, Healthcare, Sports, Wellness. Hinge Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chicago, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Kara Dasso is one of them.
  • 2,474 physical therapists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 34 contacts at Hinge Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical physical therapist compensation in IL: $78,000 – $130,000 (median $99,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of physical therapists in IL: Athletico (189), Ati Physical Therapy (66), Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (49).
  • 7% of physical therapists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of physical therapists in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting physical therapist

Physical therapists are in short supply nationwide, with the BLS projecting 17% growth through 2033. Direct outreach to licensed PTs via personal email yields the highest response rates compared to passive job postings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kara Dasso located?

Kara Dasso is based in Chicago, IL. They are currently affiliated with Hinge Health.

What is Kara Dasso's specialty?

Kara Dasso specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist Manager.

Where does Kara Dasso currently work?

Kara Dasso currently works at Hinge Health. They have been there for 5 years.

What is Kara Dasso's educational background?

Kara Dasso attended Southwest Baptist University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

How do I contact Kara Dasso for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a physical therapist?

Recruiting physical therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physical therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a physical therapist in IL?

physical therapists in IL typically earn $78,000 to $130,000 annually, with a median of $99,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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