Physical Therapist

ambercare

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited School of Physical Therapy
  • Possess current state licensure as a Physical Therapist
  • Minimum two years' experience in acute hospital settings or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Strong communication skills for patient and family education

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services following physician's care plans
  • Educate clients, families, and agency staff on treatment procedures
  • Assist in evaluating patient functionality
  • Participate in the development of personalized care plans
  • Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries
  • Translate exercises into daily activities for clients
  • Modify home environments and equipment for patient needs
  • Supervise physical therapy assistants according to regulations
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and track patient goals

Benefits

  • Positive team culture and atmosphere
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting first of the month
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Generous accrual of time off and paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Employee referral program incentives
  • Opportunities for merit increases
  • Discount programs for employees
  • Strong emphasis on work/life balance
Full Job Description
JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team, covering Joliet, IL and surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide individualized physical therapy services to patients in their homes, helping them recover from injuries, surgeries, or manage chronic conditions. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing and implementing effective treatment plans, enhancing patient mobility, and improving overall quality of life.

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000.

Location: Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Offer based on years of experience.

We offer:
  • Great culture and team atmosphere
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Generous time off accruals
  • Paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Merit Increases
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Work/life balance

What You'll Do:
  • Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
  • Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
  • Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
  • Participate in the development of the plan of care
  • Prepare clinical and progress notes
  • Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
  • Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
  • Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client's progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
  • Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
  • Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
  • Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients'

Qualifications:
  • Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
  • At least two (2) years' experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)



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