Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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
• Incentive eligible

Benefits

• 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