Home Health Physical Therapist — Impactful Home Care

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home-based therapy across LaSalle County, IL and surrounding areas. The role includes evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and supervising PT assistants in accordance with agency policies.

Applicants must have Illinois PT licensure, at least one year of home health experience, and a vehicle with proper insurance. This position offers flexible contract options with full-time availability and competitive

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist by the state of Illinois.
• At least one year of Home Health Care clinical experience.
• Must have a car with proof of insurance.
• Maintains annual TB test, CPR certification and other required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
• Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re-evaluations every 30 days.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries.
• Revises plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
• Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
• Coordinates care with agency DON and other staff as appropriate.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in patient condition and updates the agency on status or schedule.
• Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs patient and/or family in the use of equipment and home therapy programs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, care givers, families and agency staff.
• Provides quality care and reports issues to DON/Administrator.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Checks in on PT Assistants every 4-6 patient visits.

Skills

Home health care

Patient evaluation

Care plan coordination

Travel to patients' homes

Job description

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home-based therapy across LaSalle County, IL and surrounding areas. The role includes evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and supervising PT assistants in accordance with agency policies.

Applicants must have Illinois PT licensure, at least one year of home health experience, and a vehicle with proper insurance. This position offers flexible contract options with full-time availability and competitive