Home Health Physical Therapist - $15K SIGN ON BONUS
Location: Wavery, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Elara Caring
Salary: $98,000 - $120,000 per year
Category: Physical Therapist
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Job Responsibilities:
- Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment and incorporates participation by significant others when appropriate.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
- Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
- Provides leadership and promotes physical therapy in the community.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).
- Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
- Ability to lift 50100 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.