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Interim HealthCare
Blue Island, Illinois

Home Health Ortho Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$75 - $150/visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Home Health Ortho Physical Therapist (PT) around Blue Island, IL

– Burbank, Dolton, Orland Park, ETC. –

Experience a Work Culture That Values YOU. At Interim HealthCare®, we believe in creating a supportive environment where nurses are genuinely valued. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll work in a culture where management is supportive, and you are empowered to advocate for your patients.

Home Health Physical Therapist Overview

Qualifications for an Interim HealthCare® Physical Therapist:

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program with an active PT license in IL
  • Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • Current CPR and BLS certifications
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach
  • Bilingual Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, etc. a plus but not required

Competitive Compensation: Earn between $75 and $150 per visit (+ mileage)

  • Baylor Program opportunities (Every other Saturday and Sunday) bonus pay and mileage
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you focus on delivering exceptional, personalized care
  • Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments, and work-life balance
  • Access to online training, CEU opportunities, and tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

Your Role and Responsibilities as a Home Health Physical Therapist:

  • Provide physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength or functionality in facilities such as nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, clinics and hospitals
  • Work with a team of physicians, nurses, CNAs, OTs and SLPs to provide excellent patient care
  • Assist physician in evaluation of patient function and performance, as well as equipment needs
  • Conduct assessments, document progress and determine if therapy services should be modified
  • Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
  • Educate patients and family on established goals, exercises and self-care to ensure progress

Why Join Interim?

As the nation’s first home care company, founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare® is seeking dedicated Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs) who are passionate about providing high-quality, personalized care.

Over 50% of our leadership team comprises nurses and medical professionals, including our Director of Healthcare Services. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers you to be a strong advocate for your patients, ensuring they receive the resources and care they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients in home and facility settings to improve mobility, strength, and functionality. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct assessments, document progress, and educate patients and families on self-care goals.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist program and an active Illinois PT license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of physical therapy experience and current CPR/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPain managementMobility trainingPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $104k (middle half $66k–$110k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois781 active22,062 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment832 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,220 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Ortho Physical Therapist (PT) at Interim HealthCare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 11 employers
5
<$145k
7
$145k-165k
1
$165k
1
$196k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
23% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist, Home Health

Sutter Health · San Mateo, California

$74.17-$103.84/hr
#2

Physical Therapist

Excel Nursing Services · Springfield, Massachusetts

$80-$100/hr
#3

Physical Therapist, Home Health

$67.43-$94.4/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$165,000
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Interim HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement
Baylor Program opportunities (Every other Saturday and Sunday) bonus pay and mileage
1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios
Flexible scheduling
Work-life balance
Access to online training
CEU opportunities

Living in Blue Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,420/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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