Physical Therapist

JourneyCare Home Health – an Addus family company; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Employee discount programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a skilled Home Health Physical Therapist to cover Dolton, IL and surrounding areas. You will provide individualized therapy in patients’ homes, developing treatment plans to improve mobility and quality of life.

New salary range of $95,000–$120,000 with benefits and potential for PRN scheduling. Requires two years’ acute care or home health experience, current IL PT licensure, CPR/First Aid, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients in home settings per physician plan of care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve mobility and quality of life.
• Document clinical notes and progress in a timely manner.
• Supervise therapy assistants as required by policy and state regulations.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety.

Skills

Home Health Knowledge

Clinical Reasoning

Patient Education

Education

Graduate from an APTA-approved School of Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in IL

Job description

HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team, covering Dolton, IL and surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide individualized physical therapy services to patients in their homes, helping them recover from injuries, surgeries, or manage chronic conditions. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing and implementing effective treatment plans, enhancing patient mobility, and improving overall quality of life.

Offering NEW Annual Salary:: $95,000 - $120,000.

Location: Dolton, IL and surrounding areas

Schedule: Full-time Or PRN Schedule available.

Offer based on years of experience.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
• Participate in the development of the plan of care
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
• Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
• Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client’s progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
• Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
• Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• At least two (2) years’ experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.