Home Health PT (Physical Therapist)

At Home Quality Care; Glen Ellyn (IL); Remote; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage Reimbursement - $0.60 per mile

Job summary

At Home Quality Care is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to provide on-the-road home health PT services under a physician's plan of care. The role offers flexible scheduling and per-visit compensation with straightforward administrative support to coordinate visits.

The therapist will assess patients in their home environments, develop treatment plans, supervise staff, and contribute to discharge planning while maintaining compliant documentation and communication with the Home Health Director.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state.
• Two years of PT experience; home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.
• Independent general liability/workers' comp coverage/cert.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services according to a physician's plan of care.
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM for rehab.
• Directs physical therapy treatment and educates patient/family on devices.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and refers as needed.
• Prepares progress summaries and participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises PT assistants and in-service education as needed.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in therapy goals and adherence.
• Instructors and evaluates home health aide care as applicable.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Good verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license with insured vehicle

Job description

This is a per visit position with the following pay rates:

• Standard visits $75.00
• Evaluations $85.00

The Physical Therapist employed by ALC Home Health is responsible for completing physical therapy services in adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Service Agreement.

The PRN Physical therapist position offers:

• Flexibility and Convenience to control your own schedule and geographic area of your patients.
• Administrative support to schedule and track visits utilizing Emergency Medical Response technology with direct communication to Home Health Director.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must possess Independent general liability workman’s comp coverage/cert.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement - $0.60 per mile after 15 mile per day deduction

Medical Specialty

• Home Health

Work Location: On the road