Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager, Chicago South Side

550 EHS Home Health Care Services, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health at Home is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to manage an independent caseload while collaborating with an integrated care team. You will assess mobility, design goals, and provide in-home therapy to enhance safety and independence for patients.

Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for external candidates. Comprehensive benefits support work–life balance and career growth within a mission-driven health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois (or eligible).
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience or strong clinical affiliation.
• Experience with home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices.
• Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver in-home therapy focused on improving mobility, safety, and independence.
• Serve as a case manager, coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and long-term outcomes.

Skills

Case management

Home-based therapy

Assessment skills

Documentation

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in IL

Tools

Home care equipment

Job description

Department: 39122 South Metro F - Home Care Physical Therapy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mon- Fri 8-5pm with weekend and holiday rotation in ZIP codes 60620,60628,60643 Pay Range $44.15 - $66.25 Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Case Manager Location: Chicago – South Side (servicing ZIP codes 60620, 60628, 60643 and surrounding areas) Schedule: Day shift with rotating weekends and holidays Sign-On Bonus: Eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Must be actively working in the same role at the time of payout.

Why Join Advocate Health at Home?

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to manage your own caseload while being supported by a highly collaborative, integrated care team. This role offers autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and the ability to make a direct impact on patient independence and quality of life in the home setting.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Deliver in-home therapy focused on improving mobility, safety, and independence
• Serve as a case manager, coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and long-term outcomes
• Travel throughout the assigned North Side Chicago territory

What You’ll Need

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois (or eligible)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (or strong clinical affiliation experience)
• Experience with home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices
• Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader care team

Compensation & Benefits

Incentive eligible Mileage reimbursement Tuition assistance Referral bonus programs Comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family

What Sets This Role Apart

• Autonomy in managing your schedule and patient relationships
• Consistent daytime schedule with limited weekend rotation
• Strong interdisciplinary support and collaboration
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term patient connections
• Backing of a stable, mission-driven healthcare organization

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care