Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Contract in Red Bud, Illinois

Join a dedicated home health care team as a Physical Therapist (PT) serving patients throughout Red Bud and surrounding Southern Illinois communities. In this rewarding home health contract job, you will help patients improve mobility, regain independence, and achieve meaningful goals in the comfort of their own homes. Red Bud offers a welcoming small-town setting with convenient access to the greater St. Louis region and nearby communities.

Physical Therapist Contract Job Details

• Location: Red Bud, Illinois, with travel throughout nearby coverage areas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740-$1,870
• Contract Dates: November 2, 2026 through February 28, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 17 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, with a 36-hour weekly guarantee
• Healthcare Setting: Home health
• Travel: Local travel between patient visits; mileage between visits is reimbursed
• On-Call/Weekend Requirement: None required

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Illinois
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or a related field
• At least 1 year of professional physical therapy experience, including home health experience
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient education skills
• Current certification and credentials required to practice as a Physical Therapist in Illinois
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based patient visits
• Home health documentation experience, HCHB experience, and OASIS competency or certification are highly valued

Home Health Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in their homes and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on clinical needs and functional goals
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, home safety, and the use of assistive devices
• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and required home health assessments
• Coordinate care across assigned communities, including Red Bud, Belleville, Waterloo, Chester, O’Fallon, and surrounding Southern Illinois areas
• Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with professional and state requirements
• Maintain a compassionate, patient-centered approach during every home health visit

Apply now to join our home health care team as a Physical Therapist in Red Bud, Illinois, and serve patients across Southern Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.