Physical Therapist

Addus HomeCare•Chicago, IL

12h•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team, covering the South Suburbs 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: $110,000 - $130,000. 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

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 clients 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

Benefits

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