Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

TRU NORTH HOME HEALTH CORP; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Lining Home Health is seeking an experienced Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. You will work independently in patients' homes, performing comprehensive evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans to improve functional outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a current IL PT license, with strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills. Home health software and PDGM knowledge are a plus, and travel to patient homes is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed IL Physical Therapist (PT) in good standing.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations in patients' homes.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on functional goals.
• Provide skilled PT services including exercises, mobility, balance, gait training, and strengthening.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, mobility, and home programs.
• Document changes in patient condition and progress with the care team.
• Coordinate with RN case managers, PTAs, OTs, SLPs, and physicians.
• Participate in discharge planning to maximize functional independence.
• Complete all required clinical documentation within timeframes.
• Follow Medicare, Illinois, and agency requirements for home health.
• Supervise PTAs when applicable.
• Engage in QA, training, and competency activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Independence

Team coordination

Education

Illinois PT license (PT)

Tools

Home health EMR

EVV systems

Care-plan management

Electronic documentation

PDGM knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Company Overview

Silver Lining is a pioneering provider of comprehensive health and care services dedicated to enhancing emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Since our founding, we have committed ourselves to delivering personalized, compassionate care that empowers individuals and families to lead healthier, more connected lives.

Why Join Silver Lining Home Health?

We value experienced clinicians who understand the importance of quality care, timely documentation, communication, and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to work independently while being supported by an experienced home health team.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team. We are looking for a skilled, dependable clinician who is comfortable working independently in patients' homes and understands the unique clinical and documentation requirements of Medicare-certified home health.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments in patients' homes.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' functional needs and goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, balance and gait training, strengthening, and other appropriate interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding exercises, safety, mobility, fall prevention, and home programs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and progress with physicians, the clinical team, and other members of the care team.
• Coordinate care with the RN case manager, PTAs, OTs, SLPs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning and help patients achieve the highest possible level of functional independence.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Follow Medicare, Illinois, and agency requirements for home health services.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Physical Therapy Assistants when applicable.
• Participate in agency quality improvement, training, and competency activities.

Home Health Experience and Technology Skills

Home health experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate understands that home health is different from outpatient or facility-based therapy and is comfortable managing a caseload independently.

Experience with home health EMR and technology systems is highly valued, including:

• Home health EMR documentation and point-of-care systems
• Electronic visit scheduling and visit verification/EVV systems
• Electronic physician orders and care-plan management
• Electronic clinical documentation and communication
• OASIS-related documentation and the Medicare home health workflow
• Understanding of PDGM, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and home health documentation requirements
• Ability to learn and efficiently use new home health software and technology
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

What We’re Looking For

• Current, unrestricted Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Previous home health PT experience preferred
• Knowledge of home health clinical documentation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate plans of care
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Dependable, professional, and patient-focused
• Ability to manage a schedule and complete documentation within required timeframes
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to patients' homes