Physical Therapist - Waukegan, IL

FOX Rehabilitation • Waukegan, IL

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About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapists in Waukegan, Illinois, to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities. Using the Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. Clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other virtual care into their schedules.

FOX is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and abolishing ageism. The position works in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and supports independence, wellness, and longevity. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways. New graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.

The standard Illinois base pay range for a full-time role is $65,000–$105,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more. Part-time and FOX Flex (PRN) compensation is prorated. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited continuing education access, professional certification reimbursement, career advancement pathways, advanced technology and virtual care resources, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive clinician-driven culture.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
• H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
• Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
• Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
• Document effectively in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
• Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
• Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited continuing education access
• Professional certification reimbursement
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
• Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Wellness referral incentives
• Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new professionals, supervising PTA/OTAs, and providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time