Physical Therapist ( PT ), Home Health - $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available

About the role

Now Hiring: Registered Physical Therapists (Full-Time or PRN)

Service Areas

St. Clair County, ILMadison County, ILNorthern Monroe County, ILEastern Clinton County, IL

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
• 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.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Aids physician with evaluating level of function.
• Develops the plan of care and revises as necessary.
• Consults with family and Agency personnel.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.
• 24 hours of weekly patient visits.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Schedule

24 hours of weekly patient visits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
• Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)

Salary

$89,752.00 - $125,652.00 yearly