Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job summary

Healthtalentpro is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Home Health team. In this role, you will provide essential therapy services in patients' homes, develop treatment programs, and educate both patients and caregivers. This full-time position requires local travel and offers the opportunity to impact patient independence and functioning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Experience in home health preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and caregivers.

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.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Program Development

Patient Education

Supervision

Job description

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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

1. Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs.
2. Record and report patient's reaction to treatment and condition changes.
3. Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy programs and device use.
4. Supervise physical therapy assistants and, when appropriate, certified nursing assistants.
5. 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