Physical Therapist

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off accruals

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 support patients in Homer Glen, IL. You will provide personalized therapy services in their homes, playing a crucial role in helping them recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions.

The role requires a licensed Physical Therapist with a strong background in creating and implementing effective treatment plans. Generous benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Physical Therapist license in Illinois.
• Minimum of two years' experience preferably in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services as outlined in physician's plan.
• Advise and teach treatment procedures to clients and staff.
• Participate in care plan development and progress documentation.

Skills

Physical therapy services

Patient mobility improvement

Treatment plan development

Education

Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team, covering Homer Glen, 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.

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000.

Location: Homer Glen, IL and surrounding areas

Offer based on years of experience.

Benefits

• 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)