Physical Therapist - Home Care - Normal
Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
OverviewThe Home Care Physical Therapist evaluates and develops
treatment plans for patients of all ages, modifying the plan of
care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of
professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and
students. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.
QualificationsCertifications:Proof of Auto Insurance;Basic Life
Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association
(AHA)American Heart Association (AHA);Driver's License - Secretary
of State (SOS)Secretary of State (SOS);Licensed Physical Therapist
(PT) within 90 days - Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Education: Bachelor's Degree:
Physical Therapy (Required)Work Experience:
ResponsibilitiesDocuments through comprehensive detail about
patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can
determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan
for the next contact.Educates and documents discharge planning
prior to discharge, including communication with physician,
insurance source, outpatient visits and community resources are
planned and arranged if applicable. Patient is provided with
discharge documentation.Updates goals promptly, ensures goals are
closed as met or changed as patient condition
progresses.Collaboratively communicates and initiates case
conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other
disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).Communicates the
requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments
with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and
supervises the assistant in the patient home.Administers treatment
involving application of physical agents such as heat, cold, light,
water and electricity or traction and massage therapy.Evaluates,
fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends
modifications to the orthotist/prosthetist.Plans and administers
prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to
restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability, injury or
loss of body part.Performs patient assessment test, measurements
and evaluations, such as: range of motion and manual muscle tests,
gait and functional analyses, and body part measurements. Records
and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics
of treatment programs.Reviews and evaluates physician or podiatrist
referral and patient medical record to determine if physical
therapy required.Demonstrates comprehension and adherence to
regulatory requirements and home care policies regarding practice,
and documentation content and timelines. Completes functional
assessments and documentation per regulations.Completes
comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients. Assess homebound status
of patients. Completes comprehensive physical therapy assessment in
patient's home and develop plan of care. Communicate with patients
to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule. Assess
home safety and recommend equipment to improve patient's home
safety. Educate family/caregivers on recommended home exercise
program. Performs wound care within the scope of practice and
according to the plan of care and to the department policy. About
UsFind it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were
meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive.
The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet
flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle
Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in
its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare
businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation
Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor
Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional
Health Center hold Magnet(r) designations, the nation's highest
honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and
Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first
engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance(tm). We offer
opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois
with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other
federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates
in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and,
if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. |
For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and
BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $36.74per hour
- $63.19per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive
benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more
visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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