Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Therapy

Northshore Home Health Care; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Illinois is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing personalized care plans.

You will educate patients and families, perform assessments and ongoing evaluations, and document findings to ensure compliant, high-quality care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, supervision of support staff, and ongoing professional growth within a patient-centered, respectful clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed PT in Illinois is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days is required.
• Experience with acute stroke patient care is preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and modifies treatment plans based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Performs examinations, clinical evaluations, and screens to determine diagnoses and therapy needs.
• Documents clinical findings and outcomes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, communicates patient progress, and provides discharge and equipment recommendations.
• Supervises support personnel, monitors care quality, and provides feedback.
• Utilizes standardized outcome measures to assess functional performance.
• Provides family training and adjusts interventions considering patient behavior and emotional needs.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Supervising staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Role Overview: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, developing and adjusting personalized care plans to achieve optimal outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring delivery of professional services with respect and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and modifies treatment plans based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers using effective teaching methods.
• Performs examinations, clinical evaluations, and screens to determine diagnoses and therapy needs.
• Documents clinical findings and outcomes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, communicates patient progress, and provides discharge and equipment recommendations.
• Supervises support personnel, monitors care quality, and provides feedback.
• Utilizes standardized outcome measures to assess functional performance.
• Provides family training and adjusts interventions considering patient behavior and emotional needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Experience with acute stroke patient care and knowledge of body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and supervise support staff.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth, with an emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork.