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From the employer's careers site First seen 11 Sept 2026 · Still live on 4 Nov 2026

Float Therapist

Salary

$41.10 - $61.65 per hour

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Description

Join our innovative float team at Aurora! Float therapists are provided the training and resources to treat at outpatient clinic locations, no more than 45 minutes from their home.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret physician referrals and complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
  • Establish a plan of care and implement individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
  • Monitor and evaluate outcomes and adjust the individualized treatment plan as needed.
  • Plan for and complete patient discharge, including providing written home programs and patient/family teaching.
  • Complete all required documentation, including patient progress notes and discharge summaries.
  • Clean up after patient treatment and maintain a neat and orderly workspace.
  • Demonstrate skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities and manage assigned caseload.
  • Pursue professional growth through continuing education courses and department inservices.

Requirements:

  • Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which the team member practices (Wisconsin or Illinois).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation ($41.10 - $61.65 per hour).
  • Generous sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time new hires).
  • $5/hour float premium.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan.
  • Flexible hours and schedule.
  • Paid Time Off programs.
  • Health and welfare benefits, including 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.

Skills

Required

  • Physical Therapy
  • Musculoskeletal evaluation
  • Neuromuscular evaluation
  • Cardiopulmonary evaluation
  • Integumentary evaluation
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Apply on Advocate Aurora Health