Physical Therapist - Home Health (IPT)

The Home Health Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of function, and any other assessments as required by federal guidelines
• Establishes an in-home treatment plan in coordination with the physician and other care team members.
• Utilizes various evaluation and treatment techniques based on both physical and psychosocial levels of patient function.
• Completes required documentation to complete the patients visits and episodes as required by federal, state and payor guidelines.
• Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of an assigned caseload.
• Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions.
• Supervises therapy assistants and other home health staff as appropriate.
• Motivates patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally.
• Reduces the need for medications and provides alternatives to surgery.
• Evaluates effects and monitor and communicate progress.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of a Physical Therapy program approved by CAPTE, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• One year of Outpatient, SNF, or Inpatient Rehab is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy.

Licenses/Certificates

• Currently licensed by the Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current AHA CPR certification is required.
• Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver's license and vehicle liability insurance required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional behavior and communication skills
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalism
• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment
• Strong organizational and time management

Working Environment

• This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patient's homes, and car
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1