Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Full Time

Encompass Health Corporation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (PTO)

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Incentive bonus opportunities

Continuing education and scholarships

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in Des Plaines, Illinois, with focus on improving mobility and daily living activities at patients' homes. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and the care team under physician orders.

The position requires current licensure in Illinois, reliable transportation, and a commitment to safe, high-quality home-based care. Excellent patient education and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess automobile liability insurance.
• Must wear seatbelts at all times while driving.
• Must have dependable transportation kept in good working condition.
• Must be able to drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be currently licensed in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy to patients in their homes.
• Assess mobility, function, and independence; develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with care team under physician orders.
• Ensure care is delivered safely and in accordance with established plan.

Skills

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Seatbelt discipline

Reliable transportation

Weather driving

Job description

Overview

Compensation: $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 annual salary

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage:

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Our Physical Therapists examine and treat patients with physical impairments through the use of physical modalities. The goal is to assist persons who are physically challenged to improve mobility and function, independent self-care, other skills necessary for functioning in daily living. We have Specialty Programs that include Balance and Fall Prevention, Spine Safety, Total Hip and Knee Replacement Program, and our Total Shoulder Replacement Program. He/she administers skilled care to clients requiring intermittent professional services and teaches the family and other members of the health care team. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and the established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Branch Director.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must possess automobile liability insurance.
• Must wear seatbelts at all times while driving.
• Must have dependable transportation kept in good working condition.
• Must be able to drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be currently licensed in the state of employment.

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.