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Deborah Solka

Physical Therapist at Lutheran General Hospital

physical therapist Des Plaines, IL Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
13 years at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Gender
Female
Connections
129
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Deborah Solka 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 verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Northwestern University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
2010
About Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL
Professional Overview

Deborah Solka is a Physical Therapist at Lutheran General Hospital, currently affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, based in Des Plaines, IL. As a physical therapist, Solka contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Des Plaines, IL. They have been with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for 13 years. Solka holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), from Northwestern University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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 verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Des Plaines, 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.

Recruiting physical therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deborah Solka located?
Deborah Solka is based in Des Plaines, IL. They are currently affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
What is Deborah Solka's specialty?
Deborah Solka specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist at Lutheran General Hospital.
Where does Deborah Solka currently work?
Deborah Solka currently works at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. They have been there for 13 years.
What is Deborah Solka's educational background?
Deborah Solka attended Northwestern University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
How do I contact Deborah Solka for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a physical therapist?
Recruiting physical therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for physical therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
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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