Physical Therapist - Milwaukee County

Horizon Home Care & Hospice

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus

Work/life balance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Orientation program

Job summary

A top home care organization in Milwaukee is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide home-based rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include assessing clients and establishing care plans, all while enjoying a work-life balance with no on-call or weekend shifts. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered, along with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must hold a degree from a CAPTE approved program and have a valid Wisconsin PT license.

Qualifications

1 year of therapy experience, preferably in home care.
Current/valid WI driver's license and reliable vehicle.
1 year of therapy experience (home care preferred).
Current/valid WI drivers license and reliable/insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assess clients' physical and cognitive status.
Establish a plan of care with interventions.
Submit accurate assessments and paperwork.
Select and apply appropriate skilled interventions.
Case conference with team members regularly.
Case conference with team members regularly and update plans in accordance with patient needs and policy.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Care planning

Education

Degree from a CAPTE approved Physical Therapy Program

Current WI PT license

Tools

OASIS data sets

Job description

Physical Therapist

Honored to be recognized as a 9-time Top Workplace – APPLY TODAY to join our growing organization!

To some people, home is a place. To others, it's a feeling. To us, it's whatever our patients need it to be, wherever they are.

Horizon Home Care and Hospice is seeking experienced therapists to join our top‑notch Rehab team. Our rehabilitation family consists of the very best physical therapists, speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and support staff. We value compassion, patient advocacy, and the importance of our employees’ life/work balance. With that in mind, our physical therapists have the ability to virtually create their ideal jobs, all while having the satisfaction of helping those in your community.

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide evaluation and therapy services in the homes of clients who require skilled intervention to restore function and prevent disability following disease, illness, injury or loss of a body part within Milwaukee County. You will take an interdisciplinary team approach, under the direction of a physician.

Responsibilities

Assess clients' physical, cognitive, behavioral, communication, emotional and social status; assess home safety, medication management and fall risk.
Assess clients' functional rehabilitation status to determine the current “level of functioning, self‑care, self‑responsibility, independence and quality of life” per JCAHO Rehabilitation Standards.
Submit accurate, complete and timely discipline assessments, OASIS data sets, physician orders and certifications / re‑certification paperwork per Agency policy.
Select, apply and modify skilled interventions appropriate to the client's environment based on identified problems / needs, diagnoses, prognosis, anticipated goals, desired outcomes and client treatment choices.
Establish a plan of care with interventions that reflect current, valid research findings supporting appropriateness to meet clients' needs.
Case conference with team members regularly which includes creating PCW / HHA care plans, initiating and updating plans in accordance with patient needs and Agency policy.

Benefits