Physical Therapist - Park Ridge, IL

FOX Rehabilitation • Park Ridge, IL

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About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Park Ridge, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, through the Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. 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. The work involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available. New graduates are eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.

Compensation varies by experience and employment type. In Illinois, the stated 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. Eligible roles may include benefits.

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.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
• H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
• Interest in in-home, senior living, and virtual care for older adults.

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 as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
• For clinicians pursuing additional earning opportunities: supervise PTA/OTAs, provide care above the bi-weekly quota, serve as a Clinical Instructor, mentor new graduates, refer employees or patients, or contribute articles and social content.

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
• Employee referral bonuses
• Wellness referral incentives
• Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above quota, and creating articles or social content

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level