Physical Therapist - Outpatient Therapy

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The role involves developing individualized care plans, conducting examinations, and documenting care in line with policies.

Responsibilities include applying therapeutic modalities, communicating progress with referring providers, and ensuring continuing education compliance to maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient response and evidence.
• Conduct examinations, establish diagnoses, perform objective testing, and document care.
• Apply therapeutic modalities and communicate progress with referring providers.

Job description

This role involves evaluating and treating patients of all ages, developing and adjusting individualized care plans based on patient response and evidence.

It requires demonstrating safe patient transfer techniques, respecting patient dignity, and providing empathetic, effective education to patients, families, and healthcare teams.

The responsibilities include conducting examinations, establishing diagnoses, performing objective testing, and documenting care in accordance with policies.

The position involves applying therapeutic modalities, using support personnel ethically, and communicating progress with referring providers.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred skills encompass clinical assessment, patient education, documentation, teamwork, and experience with orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

Additional duties involve evaluating impairments, completing objective tests, applying therapeutic techniques, and ensuring compliance with continuing education requirements.

Overall, the role emphasizes delivering quality patient care, fostering teamwork, and maintaining professional standards in a healthcare environment.