Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,881 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Oak Brook, Illinois.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Case Manager with at least 1-2 years of recent home health experience with adult/geriatric patients for a 13-week travel contract in the Chicago, IL metro area.

• 100% remote field-based position within a designated coverage area in the Chicago metro area (Central Metro E), following an approximately 2-day onsite orientation in Oak Brook, IL
• All team meetings are held virtually; there is no physical office to report to
• Coverage zip codes include: 60630, 60618, 60625, 60646, 60659, 60660, 60657, 60640, 60613, 60614, and surrounding areas
• Current team census is approximately 200 patients; patient population is adult and geriatric general med/surg
• Expectation of 6 patient visits per day within the coverage area
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; no weekend rotation, no on-call, and no holiday requirements
• EMR: Epic (experience required); OASIS documentation experience required
• Supplies and equipment will be delivered to the traveler's home

• Minimum 1 year of recent home health experience required; 2 years preferred, specifically with adult/geriatric patients
• Active IL PT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Valid driver's license and active auto insurance required; reliable personal transportation is mandatory for patient visits
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• OASIS documentation experience required
• Proficiency in assisting patients with ADLs and adaptive equipment
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RN, OT, and Speech

• Responsibilities include independent patient evaluation and treatment visits across the designated home health coverage area
• Orientation covers EMR training and skills check-off
• Team support includes a nursing supervisor, manager, and team leads
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; business casual attire is also permitted — no jeans or open-toe shoes
• Candidate must provide their own transportation to and from all patient visits
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position if they are the right candidate
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius rules apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year is required; must be from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

American Traveler Job ID #P-708093. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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