Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Therapy Mattoon

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Mattoon, IL seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adapting care plans based on patient response and current evidence. You will serve as a clinical resource, supervise students, ensure safe patient transfers, and collaborate with families and healthcare teams to promote proper body mechanics and effective discharge planning.

You will rely on strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills to monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Designs individualized care plans incorporating goals, treatment, and discharge strategies.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using effective teaching methods.
• Performs examinations, selects appropriate assessment tools, and documents findings per policy.
• Evaluates impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions, completing objective testing.
• Applies therapeutic modalities and supports patient progress with communication to referring providers.
• Monitors support personnel and supervises students, contributing to departmental goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois

BLS certification

Job description

Role Overview:
Provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages, adjusting care plans based on patient response and evidence. Serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring safe patient transfers and promoting proper body mechanics.
Key Responsibilities:

• Designs individualized care plans incorporating goals, treatment, and discharge strategies.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using effective teaching methods.
• Performs examinations, selects appropriate assessment tools, and documents findings per policy.
• Evaluates impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions, completing objective testing.
• Applies therapeutic modalities and supports patient progress with communication to referring providers.
• Monitors support personnel and supervises students, contributing to departmental goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and patient safety protocols.