Physical Therapist, Home Health

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist to perform patient assessments and treatments within a home care setting. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams and supervising aides while ensuring quality care. Candidates should have a relevant degree, clinical experience, and a current license.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year recent clinical experience, preferably in Home Care.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist.
• Current driver's license and reliable automobile.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and establish care plans.
• Supervise Home Health Aide's care.
• Communicate with physicians and staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Rehabilitation techniques

Education

Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Performs comprehensive assessments, evaluations and re-evaluations on patients to establish plan of care and goals. Performs patient treatment according to Physical Therapy procedures of modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait training and other accepted methods. Communicates pertinent information verbally or written to physician, other staff members, patients/caregivers. Supervises and directs Home Health Aide’s care in relationship to the patient’s rehab program. Demonstrates active participation in home care department functions.

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Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive assessments, evaluations and re-evaluations on patients to establish plan of care and goals. Performs patient treatment according to Physical Therapy procedures of modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait training and other accepted methods. Communicates pertinent information verbally or written to physician, other staff members, patients/caregivers. Supervises and directs Home Health Aide’s care in relationship to the patient’s rehab program. Demonstrates active participation in home care department functions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

2. One year recent clinical experience. Home Care experience preferred.

3. Current license as a Physical Therapist.

4. Current BLS certification.

5. Current driver’s license, car insurance, car registration, and reliable automobile.

Prime Healthcare Home Care and Hospice offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $32.15 to $46.56 on an hourly basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days