Physical Therapist

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Case Manager

Location: Lombard, IL 60148

Job Type: Contract Only

Hours: 40 hours/week

Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Contract Dates: Feb 9 – May 9, 2026

Position Overview:

The PT Case Manager – Home Health is responsible for delivering skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes while managing the full plan of care. This is an independent field-based role requiring strong clinical judgment, organization, and time management skills.

Primary service territory includes (but is not limited to):

Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Riverside, Lyons, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Broadview, Westchester, Maywood, Bellwood, Melrose Park, Stone Park, Northlake, Hillside, Elmhurst, Western Springs

Local travel is required throughout the assigned coverage area

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patient homes
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
• Function as the case manager, coordinating care with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide patient and caregiver education on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs
• Complete accurate and timely documentation per home health standards
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies

• Prior Home Health Physical Therapy experience required
• Comfortable working independently in the field
• Strong time management and clinical decision-making skills

• Physical Therapist (PT) – Illinois License (active)
• BLS
• Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm
• No on-call
• No holidays
• No floating outside the assigned service area

• This is a true case manager role, not point-of-care only
• Ideal for PTs who enjoy autonomy, consistency, and building patient relationships
• Strong organizational and communication skills are key to success