Physical Therapist - Evanston, IL
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Evanston, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. Clinicians may incorporate telehealth and other virtual care into their schedules. They document in FOX’s EMR system, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Flex employment pathways; compensation and benefits vary by employment type and eligibility. New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
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, CPR, patient assistance and transfers, repositioning, extended standing and walking, stair climbing, and therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are 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 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 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.
- May supervise PTAs/OTAs, teach as a Clinical Instructor, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute written or social-media content for additional compensation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles
- Dental insurance for eligible roles
- Vision insurance for eligible roles
- 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
- Potential additional compensation through employee referrals, wellness referrals, clinical instruction, mentoring, PTA/OTA supervision, care above bi-weekly quota, and content creation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
