Home Health Physical Therapist
Oak Brook, IL
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Home Health South Chicago. This position provides in-home care for adult patients with conditions including falls, post-orthopedic surgery recovery, chronic disease, generalized weakness, and post-stroke needs. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, discharge planning, recognizing changes in condition, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM5:00 PM, 8 hours per shift, MondayFriday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. One weekend shift may be scheduled during a six-week period, with a weekday off provided in exchange.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Active state Physical Therapist license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year of home health experience
  • Drivers license, automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle
  • Experience with OASIS assessments
  • Proficiency in initial intake assessments, care planning, discharge planning, recognizing changes in patient condition, and notifying the appropriate provider
  • Ability to work comfortably with an interdisciplinary team
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in adult patients homes throughout South Chicago.
  • Typical caseload is approximately six visits per day; initial OASIS visits may involve four to five visits per day.
  • Patients may include individuals recovering from falls or orthopedic surgery and those with chronic disease, generalized weakness, or post-stroke needs.
  • The Physical Therapist schedules patients after the initial visit, while a scheduler coordinates new patients.
  • Support is available from supervisory staff and Physical Therapist Assistants.
  • Orientation may include up to two weeks of clinical and electronic medical record training with preceptor support.
  • No regular on-call or holiday coverage is expected.
  • Professional business-casual attire is required; solid-color scrubs without graphics, logos, or designs may also be worn.
  • Monthly in-person team meetings are required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits