Physical Therapist - Home Health

Overview

Join a team where your clinical expertise truly makes a difference--right in the comfort of your patients' homes. As a Home Care Physical Therapist, you'll enjoy the freedom and autonomy to deliver one-on-one, personalized care that supports patients in regaining mobility, independence, and confidence in their daily lives.

With strong interdisciplinary support, access to innovative tools, and a culture that values compassion and collaboration, you'll have everything you need to thrive clinically and professionally.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that empowers you to practice at the top of your license, make genuine patient connections, and enjoy work–life balance, this role is an ideal fit.

The Home Care Physical Therapist evaluates and develops treatment plans for patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.

**** This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus! Relocation assistance available if moving 50+ miles!

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Driver's License – varies
  • Proof of Auto Insurance – varies
• Continuing education:
  Content assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements, applicable only for those directly assigned to total joint replacement practices. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV standards.
• Work Experience:
  
  1+ years
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
  Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Drives reliable transportation, maintains state required insurance, and holds a valid Illinois Driver's License.

• Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.
• Educates and documents discharge planning prior to discharge, including communication with physician, insurance source, outpatient visits and community resources are planned and arranged if applicable. Patient is provided with discharge documentation.
• Updates goals promptly, ensures goals are closed as met or changed as patient condition progresses.
• Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).
• Communicates the requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents such as heat, cold, light, water and electricity or traction and massage therapy.
• Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to the orthotist/prosthetist.
• Plans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability, injury or loss of body part.
• Performs patient assessment test, measurements and evaluations, such as: range of motion and manual muscle tests, gait and functional analyses, and body part measurements. Records and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.
• Reviews and evaluates physician or podiatrist referral and patient medical record to determine if physical therapy required.
• Demonstrates comprehension and adherence to regulatory requirements and home care policies regarding practice, and documentation content and timelines. Completes functional assessments and documentation per regulations.
• Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients.
• Assess homebound status of patients.
• Completes comprehensive physical therapy assessment in patient's home and develop plan of care.
• Communicate with patients to schedule…