Physical Therapist

***OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% PAYABLE UPON HIRE; 50% PAYABLE AFTER ONE YEAR*** Major Responsibilities: Provides excellent patient care using independent judgment and clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations. Completes documentation of patient in the electronic medical record. Participates in ongoing educational activities Responsible for maintaining productive daily operations Licensure: Physical Therapist Eligible for licensure in Illinois with proof of application for licensure submitted if out of state applicant. Education/Experience Required: BA or BS (Prior to 2002) or Certificate in Physical Therapy or MPT or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Three or more years in an outpatient therapy, or related specialty area Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Basic typing and PC skills BLS CPR Certification Excellent customer service skills and responsive patient care values. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively; verbally and in writing with patients, family, associates and providers. Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress. Professional knowledge to evaluate, plan, and administer appropriate treatment safely. Good organizational and prioritizing skills with good attention to detail. Ability to learn proper billing and coding as related to department. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Physical ability to safely lift, transfer, position, and manually treat patients. Ability to travel between sites. May have excessive noise, poor temperature regulation. Work requires standing/walking most of day coupled with intermittent lifting, positioning, transferring, or manually treating patients. Use of EMR requires repetitive use of keyboard and mouse. Flexible hours are possible, but hours may exceed 40 hours per week. May need schedule flexibility to accommodate patient access. Possible early morning or late evening rotations. Possible exposure to chemicals or blood-borne pathogens. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.Apply Now Share Rehabilitation at Advocate Aurora Jobs like this Physical Therapist Home Health Lombard, IL Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Part-Time - Good Samaritan Downers Grove, IL Physical Therapy Assistant Lombard, IL Physical Therapist II GSAM Downers Grove, ILAdvocate Aurora Health is committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. Diversity lives in the differences, great and small, that matter to us and make each of us unique - from our age and the color of our skin, to our abilities and the things we believe in. We know that empowering our differences inspires creativity that leads to innovative solutions - for our team members, consumers and communities. And because health care is built upon relationships, it''s important for the people we serve to be able to trust us to meet their unique needs. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our team members can thrive and our business can grow. As a team member, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.

Created: 2026-03-07