Physical Therapist, Home Health - PRN

Mercyhealth Visiting Nurses Association, Inc.; Rockton Township (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

On-demand pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for home health in northern IL and southern WI. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing PT plans, and coordinating with physicians and staff.

You will perform OASIS assessments and ensure safe, effective care. Mandatory licensure in WI or IL and CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire; home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate).
• Wisconsin and/or Illinois PT license as required.
• CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals and patient data to determine PT treatment plan.
• Tests and measures strength, ROM, balance, gait, and functional capacity.
• Plans written treatment plan based on evaluation.
• Administers manual exercises and therapeutic activities.
• Educates patient and family on home exercise and safe device use.
• Documents treatment, response, and progress; updates chart or EHR.
• Contributes to OASIS start of care, recertification, and discharge assessments.
• Collaborates with physicians and teammates to integrate PT care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Manual therapy

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

State PT License

Job description

Job Duties

• Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, balance, range of motion, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Observes posture, position, and palpates anatomical structures.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plan based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administers massage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization.
• Administers traction to relieve pain.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
• Competent in completing home health therapy start of care, recertification, resumption of care, transfer, and discharge OASIS assessments.
• Assists with the supervisory visits of HHA as required by regulations.
• May assist with orientation and training of new partners as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical Therapy.
• Home Health experience is preferred.
• License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Wisconsin and/or Illinois as required.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
• Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
• Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

PAY RANGE: $42.84 - $64.26

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.