Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Southwest Suburbs

Advocate Health • Oak Brook, IL

3d • $90,064 - $135,096 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes across the Southwest Suburbs service area. The therapist works independently with support from an integrated healthcare organization, helping patients improve mobility, safety, independence, and quality of life. The role involves building relationships with patients and families and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes.

The position is full-time, with a weekday schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a weekend rotation. The assigned service area includes Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Hometown, Hickory Hills, Justice, Burbank, Willow Springs, Bedford Park, Summit, Argo, Evergreen Park, and Chicago ZIP codes 60652 and 60655. Extensive travel throughout the service area in all weather conditions is required. The position offers an annual base salary of $90,064–$135,096 and is incentive eligible. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external candidates; internal Advocate Health team members are not eligible, and bonus payment is subject to applicable taxes and employment eligibility conditions.

Advocate Health describes its Total Rewards offering as including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; employer-matched defined contribution retirement plans and other financial wellness programs; and educational assistance. Program eligibility may depend on employment status or FTE.

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system created through the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It reports employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care locations, serving nearly 6 million patients, and providing more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois, or eligible for licensure.
• At least one year of clinical physical therapy experience or strong clinical affiliation experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a geographically assigned caseload.
• Proficiency with home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices.
• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds without assistance and use patient handling equipment when appropriate.
• Ability to bend, stand, sit, reach, push, pull, climb stairs, and assist patients with transfers and ambulation.
• Ability to safely perform patient treatments within home environments.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned service area in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy treatment plans for home health patients.
• Assess patient mobility, safety, functional abilities, and equipment needs in the home environment.
• Help patients progress toward optimal independence and self-care.
• Serve as a case manager and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, safety strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in care coordination activities, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Advocate Health's commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership, and stewardship.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates; internal Advocate Health team members are not eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed