Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Southwest Suburbs

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Location:

Southwest Suburbs Service Area 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.

Schedule

Full-Time | Days, 8am-5pm Mon thru Friday with a weekend rotation

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*

• Available for external candidates only. Internal Advocate Health team members are not eligible. Bonus is subject to applicable taxes and requires employment in the eligible position at the time of payout.
  
  

Position Overview

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. As a Home Health PT, you will work independently while being supported by a highly respected and integrated healthcare organization. You'll provide skilled therapy services in patients' homes, helping them improve mobility, safety, independence, and overall quality of life.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy treatment plans for home health patients.
• Assess patient mobility, safety, functional abilities, and equipment needs within 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
• Minimum 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Extensive travel throughout the assigned service area in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds without assistance and utilize 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.
  
  

Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $90,064 - $135,096

This position is also incentive eligible. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, skills, training, and internal equity.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide one-on-one patient care while enjoying the autonomy of community-based practice, we'd love to hear from you.