Physical Therapist Home Health (Fairview Heights, IL)

Title: Physical Therapist in Home Health

Duration: Fulltime

Location: Columbus, IN/ Fairview Heights, IL

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Requirements:

·       Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice

·       Current CPR certification

·       Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable transportation

Essential Functions

·       Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.

·       Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.