Physical Therapist - Home Health

Healthtalentpro; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Home Health team. The role involves providing therapy services in patients' homes, assessing their needs, and developing tailored treatment programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in home health and a passion for improving patient independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health settings is preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy programs and device use.
• Record and report patient's reaction to treatment and condition changes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Program Development

Patient Education

Supervision

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Job Description

As a Physical Therapist in our client's Home Health team, you will be responsible for providing Physical Therapy services to patients in their homes, assessing patient functioning levels, and developing treatment programs to improve independence and physical/cognitive functioning. You will also be involved in patient and caregiver education, supervision, and reporting on patient progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Record and report patient's reaction to treatment and condition changes.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy programs and device use.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and, when appropriate, the certified nursing assistant.
• Prepare reports and participate in staff and agency development activities.

Travel

• Local travel to residential homes.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Consulting

Industries

• Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care