Independent In-Home Physical Therapist: Elevate Mobility

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

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.