Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for their Home Health team. In this role, you will provide essential therapy services to patients in their homes, focusing on improving their independence and overall functioning. You will assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and educate both patients and caregivers. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing patient care through skilled therapy services.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing Physical Therapy services to patients in their homes.
• Involved in patient and caregiver education and reporting on patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and prepare reports.

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