Flexible Schedule: Home Health Physical Therapist

Family-Home-Health-and-Hospice; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Family Home Health Network in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health services, assess functional status, and participate in developing the total plan of care for patients in the Chicagoland area.

You will evaluate muscle strength, mobility, gait, educate patients and caregivers on exercises and use of therapeutic devices, and help set priorities for care based on patient needs. A strong team ethic and patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Illinois license to practice physical therapy.
• CPR certification.
• Valid IL driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in development of the total plan of care.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, and gait.
• Instruct patients, families and caregivers in the use of therapeutic appliances and determine priority needs for physical therapy.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Baccalaureate or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

Family Home Health Network in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health services, assess functional status, and participate in developing the total plan of care for patients in the Chicagoland area.

You will evaluate muscle strength, mobility, gait, educate patients and caregivers on exercises and use of therapeutic devices, and help set priorities for care based on patient needs. A strong team ethic and patient-centered approach are essential.