Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Southwest Suburbs
Advocate Health · Oak Brook, IL - 2311 W 22nd St
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- PayStated
- $44.15–$66.25 an hourAbout $91,832–$137,800 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- ShiftStated
- day, weekend, on call
8am-5pm Mon thru Friday with a weekend rotation
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Physical Therapist license in Illinoisrequired
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
from the posting - Clinical physical therapy experiencerequired
Minimum one year of clinical physical therapy experience or strong clinical affiliation experience.
from the posting - Valid driver's licenserequired
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
from the posting - Computer proficiencyrequired
Basic computer proficiency, including email and Microsoft Office applications.
from the posting - Email and Microsoft Officerequired
email and Microsoft Office applications
from the posting - Communication skillsrequired
Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
from the posting - Documentation skillsrequired
Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
from the posting - Organizational skillsrequired
Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
from the posting - Time managementrequired
Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
from the posting - Independent workrequired
Ability to work independently and manage a geographically assigned caseload.
from the posting - Home-based therapy equipment proficiencyrequired
Proficiency with home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices.
from the posting - Patient assessmentrequired
Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making abilities.
from the posting - Clinical decision-makingrequired
Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making abilities.
from the posting - Patient educationrequired
Excellent interpersonal and patient education skills.
from the posting - Interdisciplinary collaborationrequired
Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
from the posting - Patient-centered carerequired
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8am-5pm Mon thru Friday with a weekend rotation
Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25Physical 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.
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.
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