Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager, Home Health
Job ID:
R251477
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$44.15 – $66.25
Location:
Oak Brook, IL – 2311 W 22nd St
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
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 within the position’s 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.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Territory: Calumet City, South Holland, Dolton, Riverdale, Harvey, Dixmoor, Phoenix, Posen, Burnham, Hegewisch, Thornton, Lansing, Glenwood, Lynwood
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
Rehabilitation at Advocate Aurora
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.