Physical Therapist

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris.

Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Plans and provides physical therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and agency policies and procedures. The physical therapist performs functions that require substantial specialized knowledge, judgement, and skill and must be able to make judgements accordingly.

• Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for patients who are receiving services under a medical approved Plan of Care
• Completes initial assessments as well as all OASIS documentation within twenty-four (24) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made
• Develops a therapy care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the plan of care. Reviews and updates per agency policy and patient need
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and outcomes and submits documentation to the agency per agency policy
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the RN and other caregivers through the care plan, progress notes, and participation in case conferences
• Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made. Implements teaching appropriate to the patient’s needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability
• Assesses knowledge level of patient and identifies learning needs
• Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels patients about their physical therapy needs to promote improvement or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establishes care plan for others to follow in teaching the patient
• Attends and actively contributes to interdisciplinary team or other required meetings
• Shares areas of expertise among and between teams. Initiates interdisciplinary referrals
• Participates in discharge planning and documents this within patient record
• Uses OASIS assessment tool and outcome reports to improve therapy services and patient outcomes
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for patients and coworkers
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection prevention practices by compliance with agency policies and procedures
• Recognizes and responds to potentially unsafe situations
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
• Assesses safety of the environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety
• Supervises applicable home care team members
• Performs in-home supervision of home health aides and physical therapy assistants as directed and according to agency policy
• Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards
• Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Attends meetings and required educational programs
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/ developmental needs to supervisor
• Available by telephone to the PTA at all times with PTA is providing treatment to a patient
• Supervises on-site while PTA who is rendering patient care, every four (4) to six (6) visits, minimally…