Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Southwest Suburbs

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Oak Brook, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to provide skilled therapy services to home health patients in the Southwest Suburbs service area. The therapist works independently while receiving support from an integrated healthcare organization, helping patients improve mobility, safety, independence, and quality of life. The role includes building relationships with patients and families and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient outcomes. This is a full-time home health position scheduled 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation. The 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 assigned service area is required. The annual base salary is $90,064–$135,096, and the position is incentive eligible. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates only, subject to applicable taxes and employment in the eligible position at payout. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that includes benefits and well-being programs, retirement offerings, and career development programs; eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

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 compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned service area in all weather conditions.
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 in home environments.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy treatment plans for home health patients.
Assess patients’ mobility, safety, functional abilities, and equipment needs in their home environments.
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 about 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.