Physical Therapist – Float Advocate

Advocate Aurora Health

Physical Therapist floating among multiple facilities in Chicago, specializing in acute care rehabilitation and patient management. Collaborating with teams to establish care plans and meet patient needs.

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $62 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interprets physician referrals, completes evaluations, establishes a plan of care
Implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals
Monitors and evaluates outcomes, adjusts treatment plans as necessary
Plans for and completes patient discharge including referrals for community services
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders for patient care
Completes required documentation following policy and accreditation standards
Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs
Pursues professional growth through continuing education and staff orientation supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off programs
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient evaluationtreatment planningoutcome monitoringdocumentationcaseload management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationprofessional growthleadership

Certifications

Doctorate in Physical TherapyLicensed Physical TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)