Physical Therapist ( SIGN ON BONUS ) - Wilmette, IL

FOX Rehabilitation•Wilmette, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and Senior Living Communities in Wilmette, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s 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, build lasting patient relationships, and provide care in home and senior living settings. 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 its mission to abolish ageism. Clinicians work in an interdisciplinary environment alongside physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. Available employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex positions. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Qualified clinicians may be eligible for H1B sponsorship. Compensation varies based on experience and employment type. In Illinois, the standard 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 compensation is prorated. Additional earning opportunities include employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor or mentor, supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.

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, providing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Ability to wear PPE when required.

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.
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 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.
Create and manage a treatment schedule.
Depending on the role, supervise PTA/OTAs, mentor emerging professionals, serve as a Clinical Instructor, or contribute written or social media content for additional compensation.