HOME BASED PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Shannon Health; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Health is seeking a Home-Based Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive PT services, including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions, in patients' homes across Illinois.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, transportation between visits, and adherence to ethical standards and payer guidelines.

Qualifications

• DPT required; active PT license in good standing.
• Licensed Physical Therapist; valid driver license and auto liability insurance.
• BLS certification; must obtain within 90 days of start date.
• Reliable transportation for home-based services.
• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); post-2015 requirement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine therapy needs.
• Provide PT services including strength, gait, and ADL training.
• Develop and update short- and long-term treatment plans.
• Complete timely documentation for outpatient services.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home program adherence.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team on plans of care.
• Schedule visits and manage travel between patients’ homes.
• Transport equipment and maintain supplies.
• Ensure department policies, safety and infection control.
• Monitor insurance authorizations and address scheduling issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication with physicians

Independent work

Patient care planning

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The OP Home-Based Physical Therapist is responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, and problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Conducts evaluations and treatments as referred and prescribed by the physician to patients ranging in age from adolescents to geriatric.
• Provides therapy to include but not limited to muscle strengthening and stretching, gait training, ADL training, use of adaptive and other equipment and management of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Performs initial and periodic evaluations and progress notes of patient's physical therapy and rehabilitation needs.
• Formulates appropriate treatment plans including short- and long-term goals for rehabilitation, evaluating progress or lack of progress in achieving these goals.
• Completes accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, etc.) according to department and payer guidelines for outpatient services.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in activities to be carried out between treatments, using clearly written, concise instructions to reinforce verbal instructions when appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with referring physicians and other healthcare team members; provides updates on patient progress and coordinates any changes to patient’s plan of care.
• Independently manages appointment scheduling including efficient travel routes between patients’ homes.
• Maintains reliable transportation and carries portable therapy equipment and supplies for use during therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives and quality improvement programs, safety environmental and infection control; assists with maintenance of departmental supplies and equipment; participates in departmental program development.
• Independently manages productivity expectations.
• Monitors patients’ authorizations limits and insurance coverage and communicates with the Director/Manager any scheduling, insurance or patient concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EducationRequired
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalentDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• After 2015 a Doctor of Physical Therapy is required
• Experience:N/ACertification/Licensure:Required
• Licensed Physical TherapistValid Texas Driver's LicenseAuto Liability InsuranceBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Required within ninety (90) days of start date
• Individuals must have reliable transportation for the duration of employment in this role.