Physical Therapy
About The Position
Paxxon Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide outpatient physical therapy services in an assisted living community with memory care in Carol Stream, Illinois. The company provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to individuals in assisted living and memory care communities. Patients are seen one-to-one, with no group or concurrent therapy, and services are billed primarily to Medicare Part B. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients referred by physicians, using appropriate physical therapy techniques, modalities, and exercise to relieve pain and restore function. The role works with an interdisciplinary team and includes scheduling, evaluating, treating, coordinating and supervising assistants and rehabilitation technicians, documenting services, attending staff and patient-related meetings, and identifying people who may need skilled treatment. The position is PRN, with a flexible schedule and weekday or weekend availability on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.
- Licensed to practice in the state of employment by the Board of Physical Therapy.
- Provide an acceptable criminal background check.
- Able to lift 35 pounds and safely move, lift, or transfer patients.
- Able to stand for extended periods and demonstrate applicable fine motor skills and adequate visual acuity for safe patient interaction.
- Available for PRN, as-needed work on a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new patients accurately and promptly, including obtaining histories and referral diagnoses, selecting appropriate evaluation procedures, and developing measurable short- and long-term goals and plans of care.
- Provide patient evaluations within 48 business hours of referral.
- Re-evaluate patients regularly, adjust treatment plans as needed, notify physicians of patient status, and obtain approval for continued treatment.
- Complete timely clinical and billing documentation, including treatment services, changes in patient progress, equipment and home programs provided, and communications with physicians and powers of attorney.
- Use appropriate therapeutic techniques and precautions, maintain patient dignity and rapport, and provide effective treatment tailored to the patient's diagnosis, home setting, and discharge plan.
- Coordinate treatment and discharge planning with physicians, powers of attorney, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, facility personnel, and family members as appropriate.
- Communicate equipment use to facility personnel and family, and attend patient-related meetings according to facility policy.
- Apply knowledge of insurance guidelines relevant to rehabilitation services.
- Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians as requested, and use support personnel appropriately.
- Perform other duties needed to support the efficient, economical, and quality operation of the department; maintain a professional appearance and contribute suggestions for department improvement.
