Physical Therapist PT - Home Care

Home Care Physical Therapist

$5,000 sign-on bonus available. $2,500 relocation bonus (for candidates greater than 50 miles). The Home Care Physical Therapist evaluates and develops treatment plans for patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.

Job Description

• Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visits, ensuring information is sufficient for following staff to determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.
• Educates and documents discharge planning prior to discharge, including communication with physician, insurance source, outpatient visits, and community resources that are planned and arranged if applicable. Patient is provided with discharge documentation.
• Updates goals promptly, ensuring goals are closed as met or changed as patient condition progresses.
• Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).
• Communicates the requirements for collaborative team and caregivers, assigns tasks with scheduler, prepares written instructions for the assistant, and supervises the assistant in the patient home.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents such as heat, cold, light, water, electricity, traction, and massage therapy.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to the orthotist/prosthetist.
• Plans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability, injury, or loss of body part.
• Performs patient assessment tests, measurements, and evaluations such as range of motion and manual muscle tests, gait and functional analyses, and body part measurements. Records and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.
• Reviews and evaluates physician or podiatrist referrals and patient medical records to determine if physical therapy is required.
• Demonstrates comprehension and adherence to regulatory requirements and home care policies regarding practice, documentation content, and timelines. Completes functional assessments and documentation per regulations.
• Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients. Assesses homebound status of patients. Completes comprehensive physical therapy assessment in patient's home and develops a plan of care. Communicates with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule.
• Assesses home safety and recommends equipment to improve patient's home safety. Educates family/caregivers on recommended home exercise program.
• Performs wound care within the scope of practice and according to the plan of care and department policy.

Requirements

• Proof of auto insurance
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association
• Driver's license from Secretary of State
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (required)

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $36.74 per hour - $63.19 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups, and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.