Home Health Ortho Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$75 - $150/visit
Listing transparency4 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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 Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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