Home Health Physical Therapist
Springfield Clinic
Decatur, IL
5x8 hrs, Nights

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