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Job description
Department:
39122 South Metro C - Home Care Physical Therapy
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Territory: Calumet City, South Holland, Dolton, Riverdale, Harvey, Dixmoor, Phoenix, Posen, Burnham, Hegewisch, Thornton, Lansing, Glenwood, Lynwood
Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25
Physical Therapist - Home Health
Location: Calumet City, South Holland, Dolton, Riverdale, Harvey, Dixmoor, Phoenix, Posen, Burnham, Hegewisch, Thornton, Lansing, Glenwood, Lynwood
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rotating weekends required + 1 summer holiday & 1 winter holiday
Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates (must be in role at time of payout; not available to current team members)
What You'll Do
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a home setting, helping patients improve mobility, function, and quality of life. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while working independently across your assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal outcomes
Provide clear, timely, and compliant documentation to support care and reimbursement
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and safety practices
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Support safe patient handling and promote fall and injury prevention
What We're Looking For
Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage a diverse patient population, including complex cases
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field-based role
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care
Requirements
Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (or strong clinical affiliation experience)
Basic computer skills (documentation systems, email, etc.)
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Travel required within assigned service territory
Work in patient homes and assisted living settings
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (with assistance/equipment as needed)
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting patients with mobility and transfers
Why Join Us?
Autonomy in your daily schedule with strong team support
Meaningful, one-on-one patient care
Opportunity to make a direct impact in patients' homes and communities
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Worksite address
oak brook, IL, 60523, US
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