Physical Therapist Home Health
Glen Carbon, Illinois
BJC Home Care

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Glen Carbon, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (5x8)
Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed
Daily Caseload: 5-6 units

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting.
• Patient population includes geriatrics and middle-aged adults; no pediatric patients.
• Common patient diagnoses: orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, diabetes, and others.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Responsibilities include case management, supervising PT assistants, and delivering patient-centered care.
• Emphasis on professionalism, communication skills, flexibility, positive attitude, and quality care.
• No on-call or floating requirements.
• Locals and candidates with pending Illinois state licenses are accepted.
• Orientation provided with a preceptor.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Scrub color and parking provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Illinois.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only).
• Case management skills.

Compliance and Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks).
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification of highest related degree required before start.
• Fingerprinting not required for Illinois home care but required for other Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments.
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks required for Illinois.
• Missouri-specific background checks apply if applicable.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS certification (AHA only).
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) not required unless specified by unit.
• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated annually.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certifications if applicable.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine or declination required (expires every 10 years).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel.
• Fit mask testing required annually; must be able to pass fit test with acceptable N95 models.

Facility Policies & Documents

• Must sign HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies prior to start.
• Regulatory compliance education quiz required annually.
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Employment application and professional references required.
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start.
• Orientation modules completed through online platform; approximately 16 hours.

Additional Information

• Every other weekend work required per facility policy.
• Requests for time off limited to no more than 7 days; approval required.
• No floating to sister facilities.
• Large parking space available at office.

References

• Two professional references required; supervisors within the last year preferred.
• For recent graduates, references from clinical directors or preceptors accepted.

This position is suitable for first-time travel therapists possibly after interview.