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AcuteCare Health System
Crestwood, Illinois

Physical Therapist w/ $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$115k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 41m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!

Why Work with Us?

  • A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.
  • Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
  • Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.

Competitive Compensation

  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Medical/Dental
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401K with Match*
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program

Be Part of Our Mission!

Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.

Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, and implements Physical Therapy services for PACE participants. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment; planning, providing treatment; and teaching participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides high quality care and serves as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT).
  • Performs in-person assessments for participants at initial enrollment and as-needed ongoing as determined by the IDT.
  • Assesses the need for adaptive durable medical equipment, specialized shoes and prosthesis. Ability to assess participant’s home for safety and mobility. Recommend home modifications and equipment.
  • Plans for physical therapy treatment programs according to recognized standards and policies.
  • Administers physical therapy treatment programs consistent in achieving identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies. Confer with interdisciplinary team on participant care issues.
  • Documents evaluation, assessment, plan and treatment rendered accurately and in timely according to policy.
  • Measures effectiveness of treatment, document and revise plan accordingly.
  • Educates and instructs participants/family in procedures, home programs and document training and understanding by participant/family.
  • Trains PACE staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s).
  • Provides care and services in the center, clinic, contracted facilities, and participants’ homes according to each participant’s plan of care.
  • Assists participant to function at most independent level possible.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships and communication with co-workers, participants and their families/significant others, and members of the community.
  • Assists the interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant rehabilitation needs of the participant and families
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.
  • Maintains regular attendance at and participates in daily Interdisciplinary Team meetings, communicates participant changes and collaborates with team members in care planning decisions and coordination for 24-hour care delivery.
  • Performs the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.
  • Actively participates in quality improvement projects and meetings.
  • Fulfills the role of other IDT member(s) as needed according to licensure and competency requirements.
  • Attends and actively participates in a variety of organizational meetings related to participant care or daily operations, in-services and community agency meetings.
  • Completes all documentation of clinical service in participants’ medical records, including initial assessments; reassessments; change of status; and other significant events according to PACE documentation requirements.
  • Follows all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
  • Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants, and families.
  • Practices standard precautions.
  • Maintains a safe working environment, following safety policies and procedures.
  • Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
  • Maintains professional affiliations, required certifications and continuing education requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience Education and Certifications

  • Advanced degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
  • Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state
  • Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
  • Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
  • 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training will be provided upon hiring (If applicable for the role).

BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  • Match begins after one year of employment

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

Full- Time

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, and implement physical therapy services for PACE participants as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and educating participants and caregivers to maintain independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current state license to practice. Two years of experience in an interdisciplinary team setting and one year of experience with the elderly population are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationDurable Medical Equipment AssessmentHome Safety AssessmentPatient EducationGait Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist w/ $5,000 Sign On Bonus at AcuteCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

13
<$105k
17
$105k-120k
1
$124k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Crestwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,334/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AcuteCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Oceanport, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Medical/Dental
Generous Paid Time Off
401K with Match
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program