Physical Therapist - Home Health

Healthtalentpro; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Home Health team. This role involves delivering therapy services to patients in their homes, assessing their needs, and developing tailored treatment programs. The ideal candidate will educate patients and caregivers, supervise assistants, and participate in staff development activities. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing Physical Therapy services in home settings.
• Involvement in patient and caregiver education.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and nursing assistants.
• Record and report patient's reactions to treatment.

Skills

Patient Education

Assessment

Treatment Program Development

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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, certified nursing assistants.
• 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.