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Center of Illinois Home Healthcare
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Per Diem Physical Therapist-Home Health- Lake County

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75-$100/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Arligton Heights, IL 60005Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: Physical TherapistSalary Range: $75.00 - $100.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Per Diem Physical Therapist – Home Health Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. Arlington Heights, IL Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our Medicare-certified, ACHC-accredited home health agency.

This position offers the flexibility to create your own schedule while providing high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes.

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that promote independence, improve mobility, and enhance patients' quality of life.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans. Provide skilled physical therapy services in patients' homes according to physician orders and the plan of care. Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility, fall prevention, and home safety. Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Medicare, CMS, and agency guidelines.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home health aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Participate in care coordination and case conferences as needed. Maintain compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Current Illinois Physical Therapist license required. Minimum of one year of home health experience preferred. Experience with Medicare home health regulations and documentation preferred. OASIS experience preferred. Experience with Axxess EMR is a plus. Excellent communication, clinical assessment, and organizational skills. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Benefits

Competitive per-visit compensation. Flexible per diem schedule. Supportive clinical team. Opportunities for professional growth. Efficient EMR system and clinical support.

About Us

Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. is a Medicare-certified and ACHC-accredited home health agency providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services throughout Illinois.

We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that helps individuals achieve their highest level of independence in the comfort of their homes.

Job Type: Per Diem Schedule: Flexible Monday to Friday Weekend availability as needed Experience: Home Health: 1 year preferred OASIS: Preferred License/Certification: Illinois Physical Therapist License (Required) CPR Certification (Required) Work Location: Field-based throughout the assigned service area in Illinois.

We service nine counties throughout Illinois with majority of our patients in Lake, Cook, and McHenry County.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans within a home health setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient mobility and independence while maintaining accurate Medicare documentation.

Requirements

Requires a current Illinois Physical Therapist license and CPR certification. Preference is given to candidates with one year of home health experience and proficiency in OASIS and Axxess EMR.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationHome Safety Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 51% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 Per Diem Physical Therapist-Home Health- Lake County at CENTER OF ILLINOIS HOME HEALTHCARE a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Center of Illinois Home Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington Heights, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive per-visit compensation
Flexible per diem schedule
Supportive clinical team
Opportunities for professional growth
Efficient EMR system and clinical support