Job detail

Physical Therapist, Home Health (PT)

Grammar LLC

#Rehabilitation #Patient Assessment #Caregiver Training #Healthcare #Physical Therapy #Home Health #Treatment Programs #Cognitive Functioning #Patient Progress Reporting

Quick overview

Provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes to improve independence and physical or cognitive functioning. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing treatment programs, and educating patients and caregivers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be able to perform physical therapy assessments and supervise assistants or nursing staff. The role requires the ability to travel locally to residential homes across various Illinois locations.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreePatient MonitoringPatient EducationSupervisionTreatment PlanningCaregiver EducationClinical ReportingPhysical Therapy Assessment

Job description

Role

Physical
Therapist,
Home
Health (PT)
Location:
Springfield,
IL
Position: Full Time + Benefits

No of openings: 20+

Overview

As a Physical Therapist in our client's Home Health team, you will be responsible for providing Physical Therapy services to patients in their homes, assessing patient functioning levels, and developing treatment programs to improve independence and physical/cognitive functioning. You will also be involved in patient and caregiver education, supervision, and reporting on patient progress.

Key Responsibilities

● Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs. ● Record and report patient's reaction to treatment and condition changes. ● Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy programs and device use. ● Supervise physical therapy assistant and, when appropriate, the certified nursing assistant. ● Prepare reports and participate in staff and Agency development activities.

Schedule and Shift Details

● Schedule

Monday-Friday; day shift (start & end times vary based on the patient needs) + 1 weekend every 6 weeks (Saturday & Sunday day shift w/scheduled patients) & 2 holidays per year (1 summer, 1 winter on a rotating basis); no on-call

Travel

● Local travel to residential homes.

Open Locations

Westchester, Elmhurst, Yorkville, Palatine, Plainville, Oswego, Brookfield, Romeoville, Gurnee, Lisle, Highland, Litchfield, Springfield, Carbondale, Marion, Northbrook, Schaumburg, IL.