Physical Therapist - Joliet, IL
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Joliet, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life through the Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other virtual care into their schedules. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment options; the stated Illinois full-time base pay range is $65,000–$105,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more. Part-time and PRN compensation is prorated. Benefits are available for eligible roles.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or be eligible to obtain one.
- Have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Have basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Be able 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 are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited access to continuing education
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a clinical instructor, mentoring emerging professionals, supervising PTA/OTAs, exceeding patient-care quotas, and creating articles or social content
- H1B sponsorship available for qualified clinicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
