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Franciscan Alliance
Olympia Fields, Illinois

Home Health Physical Therapist (OF-1.0)

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K–$117K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Olympia Fields Home Health 20000 Governors Dr Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461 A good physical therapist is one who can develop an achievable plan of care and help a patient through that plan. A great physical therapist is one who develops a realistic plan with measurable goals tailored to each patient’s situation.

A great physical therapist works with more than just the patient, involving the physician, family and other healthcare providers as needed. A great physical therapist doesn’t just go through the motions, instead listening carefully to a patient’s concerns, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as needed.

We are looking for a great physical therapist. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.

Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.

Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, treatment, and related follow-up services including discharge planning. Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment. Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.

Documents patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner. Provides services and treatments requiring physical therapy skills according to the written plan of care and the signed plan of treatment. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides.

Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies. Trains and educates patients and family members or others support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree- Physical Therapy - Required 1 Year Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Experience- Required 1 Year Home Health Experience - Preferred Physical Therapist (PT) State Licensing Board - Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association - Required Driver's License - Required Auto Insurance - Required Prime Healthcare will add the 214‑bed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital and Franciscan’s Illinois operations, including Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC, Working Well’s Illinois operations, Franciscan Health & Fitness Center Chicago Heights, Home Care, and Chicago Heights Walk-In Clinic, to its system.

This acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory review and approvals. We are currently awaiting the next phase of that process, with a targeted closing timeline anticipated in the coming months, subject to final approvals.

As a potential employee, please know that during this period, Prime Healthcare and current Franciscan Health Leadership will continue working closely together to ensure stability, continuity of care, and ongoing support for patients, physicians, and staff.

For further details, please visit this site: Welcome to the Prime Healthcare Family | Our Culture TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% JOB RANGE: Home Health Physical Therapist $40.75-$56.04 INCENTIVE: This position is eligible for shift pay for eligible shifts, and call pay for qualified on-call hours EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans with measurable goals, and coordinating care with patients, physicians, and other personnel. The role also involves supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides while adhering to professional standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and have at least one year of experience in Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation. Required qualifications also include state Physical Therapist licensing, CPR certification from the American Heart Association, a valid Driver's License, and Auto Insurance.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningGoal SettingPatient EducationFamily EducationCollaborationDocumentationSupervisionHome Health CarePlan of Care Development

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Olympia Fields

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k
Median resident rent
$3,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
43 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Franciscan Alliance

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off