Physical Therapy

Paxxon Healthcare Services•Naperville, IL

4h•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Paxxon Healthcare Services is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a senior living community in the Naperville, Illinois area. The community provides Assisted Living with Memory Care. The position primarily delivers Medicare Part B/outpatient therapy services, with some Home Health services within the building, and offers a flexible work schedule. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats physician-referred patients, develops and adjusts plans of care, uses appropriate therapeutic techniques and physical modalities, and may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Techs. The role works with an interdisciplinary team and includes scheduling, documentation, care coordination, participation in staff meetings, and identifying people who may need skilled treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.
Licensed to practice in the state of employment by the Board of Physical Therapy.
Able to lift 35 pounds and safely move, lift, or transfer patients.
Able to stand for extended periods.
Demonstrate appropriate fine motor skills.
Demonstrate adequate visual acuity for safety during patient interactions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new patients accurately and promptly, including providing evaluations within 48 business hours of referral.
Obtain patient histories and referring diagnoses, use appropriate evaluation procedures and tools, and establish measurable short- and long-term goals.
Develop, document, and adapt individualized plans of care based on patient needs, progress, and goals for functional independence.
Re-evaluate patients, notify physicians of patient status, and obtain approval for continued treatment as needed.
Complete daily clinical and billing documentation, including patient progress, treatment-plan changes, equipment provided, home programs, handouts, and communications with physicians and powers of attorney.
Select and apply appropriate physical therapy techniques while following precautions and contraindications and maintaining patient dignity and modesty.
Explain treatments to patients, establish appropriate therapist-patient rapport, and consider discharge plans and the patient’s home setting in treatment.
Coordinate treatment planning across disciplines when appropriate and terminate services when the patient has achieved maximum functional benefit.
Communicate with physicians, powers of attorney, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, facility personnel, and family to support care and discharge planning.
Attend patient-related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines applicable to rehabilitation services.
Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Techs as requested, and use support personnel appropriately.
Maintain a professional appearance, suggest department improvements, and perform other duties necessary for efficient, economical, and quality department operations.