Flexible-Schedule Home Health PT (PRN) — On the Road

ALC Health Care Services; Elmhurst (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

ALC Health Care Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to deliver home health PT services on the road, following a physician's plan of care. The role offers flexible scheduling and geographic control of patient assignments, with administrative support and direct communication to the Home Health Director.

Compensation includes per-visit pay: Standard visits $75.00 and Evaluations $85.00, with the opportunity to impact patient outcomes through goal-directed care and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist; home health preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Must possess independent general liability/workers' comp coverage/cert.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services per physician's plan of care.
• Assess therapeutic status and contribute to total care plan; evaluate home environment.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM; rehab potential.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determine priority PT needs and report changes to physician.
• Initiate PT program and train others in PT goals.
• Train patient in prosthetic device use.
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as needed.
• Prepare and submit clinical/progress summaries.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Provide PT consultation to home families/caregivers as needed.
• Provide in-service education for nursing staff.
• Participate in peer consultation.
• Supervise PT assistants per policy/state regulations.
• Instruct and evaluate home health aide care when therapy is sole skilled service every two weeks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

PT license (state)

CPR certification

Driver's license

Liability/workers' comp coverage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

ALC Health Care Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to deliver home health PT services on the road, following a physician's plan of care. The role offers flexible scheduling and geographic control of patient assignments, with administrative support and direct communication to the Home Health Director.

Compensation includes per-visit pay: Standard visits $75.00 and Evaluations $85.00, with the opportunity to impact patient outcomes through goal-directed care and discharge planning.