Physical Therapist

LHC Group; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Career growth possibilities

Graduate incentive towards student loans

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Metropolis, Illinois. Responsibilities include assessing and evaluating patient care needs, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000 to $115,000 per year along with a $15,000 graduate incentive for student loans. This role provides opportunities for professional growth and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must provide patient assessments and evaluations.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance required.
• Experience treating patients in a home health environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs.
• Determine treatment plans and perform interventions.
• Evaluate patient progress and report to the supervisory team.

Skills

Building therapist-patient relationships

Pain management

Assessment and evaluation

Treatment planning

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist. Salary based on full-time employment and max productivity: $95,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience. We are offering a $15,000 graduate incentive towards student loans paid monthly.

At Illinois Home Health Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• flexible scheduling and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice. Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education And Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.