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Physical Therapist (PT)
Company : HealthPRO Heritage
Location : Oak Park, IL, 60302
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 28 December 2025
Overview
HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Part-Time OR Consistent PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dedicated rehab team in a Long Term Care community located in Oak Park, Illinois. This is a great opportunity to provide quality care to our residents, helping them achieve their highest level of function while maintaining flexibility and balance in your own schedule.
- Part-Time Hours: 10-15 per week
- Short and Long-Term Rehab
- Rate Range $47-53 Hourly (based on experience)
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and flexibility.
- Treatment and Education: Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other treatments to enhance functionality and alleviate pain. Educate patients and families on exercises, posture, and body mechanics to aid recovery, prevent injuries, and offer guidance on home routines and lifestyle changes.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or license eligible
- Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Frequently asked questions
Oak Park hosts a diverse community with a strong emphasis on long-term care facilities, meaning PTs often engage more in rehabilitative and geriatric therapy. Compared to urban centers, the pace may be steadier, and collaborative approaches with local healthcare teams are highly valued.
While a valid Illinois state PT license is mandatory, Oak Park employers often favor candidates with additional certifications in geriatric or orthopedic therapy due to the patient demographics prevalent in local nursing and retirement communities.
Exceptional PTs excel at detailed patient assessments, crafting personalized rehab plans, and adapting manual therapy techniques. Mastery in communicating complex recovery protocols to patients and families also enhances treatment adherence and outcomes.
PTs must balance acute and chronic condition management, requiring flexibility in therapeutic approaches. Handling mobility limitations, pain management, and preventive education daily demands both strong diagnostic skills and empathetic patient interaction.
Starting from clinical roles, PTs can advance to managerial or specialist positions, including directing rehab services or becoming consultants. Growing demand for home care and outpatient therapy expands prospects beyond traditional hospital settings.
HealthPRO Heritage blends mission-driven care with adaptable scheduling, enabling PTs to maintain work-life balance while engaging in meaningful rehab work within a collaborative, therapist-led culture focused on continuous professional growth.
At HealthPRO Heritage, PTs benefit from an emphasis on compassionate care coupled with innovative therapy solutions, supported by a team-oriented environment that values clinician input, fostering both clinical excellence and personal development.
Compensation ranges between $47 and $53 per hour, reflecting experience and specialization. This competitive rate aligns with Oak Park’s market standards for part-time PT roles in long-term care, rewarding skills and clinical proficiency.