Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager, Home Health

Department:

39122 South Metro C - Home Care Physical Therapy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Territory: Calumet City, South Holland, Dolton, Riverdale, Harvey, Dixmoor, Phoenix, Posen, Burnham, Hegewisch, Thornton, Lansing, Glenwood, Lynwood

Pay Range:

$44.15 - $66.25

Physical Therapist – Home Health

Location: Calumet City, South Holland, Dolton, Riverdale, Harvey, Dixmoor, Phoenix, Posen, Burnham, Hegewisch, Thornton, Lansing, Glenwood, Lynwood

• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Rotating weekends required + 1 summer holiday & 1 winter holiday

Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates (must be in role at time of payout; not available to current team members)

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a home setting, helping patients improve mobility, function, and quality of life. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while working independently across your assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

• •Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices
• •Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal outcomes
• •Provide clear, timely, and compliant documentation to support care and reimbursement
• •Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and safety practices
• •Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• •Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
• •Support safe patient handling and promote fall and injury prevention

What We’re Looking For

• •Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage a diverse patient population, including complex cases
• •Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• •Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field-based role
• •Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care

Requirements

• •Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
• •Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (or strong clinical affiliation experience)
• •Basic computer skills (documentation systems, email, etc.)
• •Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• •Travel required within assigned service territory
• •Work in patient homes and assisted living settings
• •Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (with assistance/equipment as needed)
• •Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting patients with mobility and transfers

Why Join Us?

• •Autonomy in your daily schedule with strong team support
• •Meaningful, one-on-one patient care
• •Opportunity to make a direct impact in patients’ homes and communities

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.