Home Health Physical Therapist

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Physical Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: Ongoing

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, nights

Employment Type: Staff

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 hospital or home care experience is preferred.

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

Springfield Clinic Job ID #4637.

About Springfield Clinic

Springfield Clinic has been recognized as on of the top 100 workplaces to work for 2 years running. We are proud to deliver exceptional care to our community and strive to be the best healthcare organization in the Midwest and the country. As an employee of Springfield Clinic you would be joining a team of talented individuals that strive to be the best in the industry, every day.

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

Discount program

Medical benefits

Holiday Pay

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Life insurance

Full Time