Denise Gates

Physical Therapist · Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

physical therapist Park Ridge, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years
since Jul 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Physical TherapistCurrent
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Since Jul 2015 · 11 years · Park Ridge, IL

Education

Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2010 – 2013
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2006 – 2010

Skills

Physical Therapy Healthcare Cpr Certified Hospitals Patient Safety Emr Inpatient Pain Management Acute Care Inpatient Care Intensive Care Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Rehabilitation Wound Care Outpatient Orthopedics Prevention Manual Therapy Strength Training Working With Physicians Exercise Prescription

About Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
Park Ridge, IL

Professional Overview

Denise Gates is a Physical Therapist, currently affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, based in Park Ridge, IL. As a physical therapist, Gates contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Park Ridge, IL. They have been with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for 11 years. Gates holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science (BS), from Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine and Bradley University. Core competencies include Physical Therapy, Healthcare, Cpr Certified, Hospitals, Patient Safety. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Park Ridge, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Denise Gates is one of them.
  • 2,474 physical therapists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 206 contacts at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical physical therapist compensation in IL: $78,000 – $130,000 (median $99,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of physical therapists in IL: Athletico (189), Ati Physical Therapy (66), Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (49).
  • 7% of physical therapists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of physical therapists in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Denise Gates located?

Denise Gates is based in Park Ridge, IL. They are currently affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

What is Denise Gates's specialty?

Denise Gates specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist.

Where does Denise Gates currently work?

Denise Gates currently works at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Denise Gates's educational background?

Denise Gates attended Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine and Bradley University.

How do I contact Denise Gates for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a physical therapist?

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What is the average salary for a physical therapist in IL?

physical therapists in IL typically earn $78,000 to $130,000 annually, with a median of $99,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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