Physical Therapist (PT)- Chicago - Salaried Full-Time
Listed compensation
$90
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Nightingale Home Healthcare of Illinois Inc - Willowbrook, IL 60527
- Position Type: Part Time
- Education Level: 4 Year Degree
- Salary Range: $90.00 - $90.00 Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health CarePhysical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Full-Time
- Location: Chicago & Surrounding Areas Compensation & Schedule Salaried position starting at $130,000 Flexible scheduling for a great work-life balance Mileage reimbursement Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with annual merit increases Up to 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year About Nightingale Home Healthcare Nightingale Home Healthcare has been revolutionizing the home health industry for over 25 years with one mission — to put patients first
We provide high-quality, one-on-one care that allows patients to thrive in the comfort of their homes.
Our full-time employees enjoy: Competitive pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) match after one year Professional development and advancement opportunities Position Summary We’re growing rapidly and looking for part-time Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our dedicated team!
You’ll provide skilled, compassionate therapy services to home health patients, teach family members proper care techniques, and collaborate closely with the care team and physicians.
Key
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients within 72 hours of receiving a physician referral Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care Provide therapy services and supervise PTAs and HHAs Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR Evaluate treatment effectiveness and update care plans as needed Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and continuing education Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards
Qualifications
Qualifications Active Physical Therapist (PT) license Minimum 1 year of PT experience (Home Health/OASIS preferred) WellSky (Kinnser) EMR experience a plus Physical (within 12 months of first patient contact) Current TB test (within last 12 months) Current CPR certification Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Must be available to attend orientation at our Willowbrook office Available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Why Join Nightingale Home Healthcare?
Supportive leadership and team culture Flexible, autonomous scheduling Rewarding one-on-one patient interactions Opportunities for professional growth How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed or visit homecareforyou.com to submit your application today!
Join Nightingale Home Healthcare — where passion and purpose come together to make a difference in every visit.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and provide skilled therapy services within a home health setting. They are also responsible for supervising support staff, maintaining accurate EMR documentation, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license and have at least one year of relevant experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$98k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 801 active | 21,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment856 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Home Care Providers Group | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index42 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT)- Chicago - Salaried Full-Time at Home Care Providers Group a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Benefits & Perks
39 jobs · 29 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Home Care Providers Group
Benefits & Perks
Living in Willowbrook
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $376k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,090/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.