Physical Therapist

Independence Plus•Oak Brook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Plus is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide services to adult and pediatric home nursing patients in the Chicago, Illinois area. The position reports to the Director of Nursing. The PT provides care for Starts of Care, Resumptions of Care, and Recertifications of Care only, working with the clinical team to help patients attain maximum outcomes. Compensation is listed as $125 per visit. The Physical Therapist develops and directs the plan of care, provides treatments and patient and caregiver education, completes assessments and timely clinical documentation, and collaborates with physicians and Independence Plus team members. Care must meet patient and caregiver needs and comply with standard practice and applicable State, Federal, and CHAP guidelines.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited baccalaureate, certificate, master's, or D.P.T. program in physical therapy.
Current state licensure as a physical therapist.
At least one year of experience as a licensed physical therapist.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Current CPR certification from an AHA Healthcare Provider course.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services for Starts of Care, Resumptions of Care, and Recertifications of Care according to a written physician's order.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status and participate in developing the total plan of care.
Evaluate the home environment and assess range of motion, muscle strength, functional mobility, and ambulatory activities.
Assess rehabilitation potential and determine priority physical therapy needs.
Direct the physical therapy treatment plan of care.
Educate patients and families or caregivers on home exercise programs, functional mobility, ambulation, home safety, and fall prevention.
Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic equipment and prosthetic devices.
Report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the physician and appropriate Independence Plus team members.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments of functional level, including OASIS assessments at appropriate intervals.
Identify needs for other home health services and obtain referrals as indicated.
Prepare and submit clinical notes and progress summaries by noon the following day, and deliver originals to the office or mail them with a following-day postmark.
Participate in patient discharge planning.
Provide in-service education for Independence Plus personnel and participate in peer consultation when requested.
Provide patient care that meets or exceeds patient and caregiver expectations and applicable standards, State and Federal requirements, and CHAP guidelines.