Physical Therapist

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health at Home is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join the home health team. You will provide in-home physical therapy to patients, developing personalized treatment plans to promote rehabilitation, mobility, and quality of life.

As a core member of an interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers, perform evaluations, implement exercises, educate on safety, and document progress in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Active registered PT license in the state which you practice.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Active PT license

CPR/BLS Certification

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join the CHI Home Health team. The successful candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes, promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and improved quality of life. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs and goals.

The focus of Physical Therapy is to improve functional movement. Practicing in the home setting, where patients spend most of their time, is the most “functional” place to make an impact on this!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Active registered PT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CHI Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

CHI Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.