Physical Therapist

Independence Plus is now hiring a Physical Therapist for our adult and pediatric home nursing patients in the Chicago, IL area. This position reports to the Director of Nursing. Full benefits available; PTO, medical, dental, vision coverage and 401(k) plan.

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in their homes for Starts of Care, Resumptions of Care and Recertification of Care only. Responsibilities include developing and following the plan of care, providing treatments, providing timely documentation, and working collaboratively with the members of the clinical team to ensure that maximum outcomes are attained by each patient.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services only for Starts of Care, Resumptions of Care, and Re-certifications of Care to patients according to a written physician's order. This may include, but will not be limited to:

1. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

2. Evaluating the home environment.

3. Assessing range of motion, muscle strength, functional mobility skills and ambulatory activities.

4. Assessing the patient’s potential for rehabilitation.

5. Directing the physical therapy treatment plan of care.

6. Providing patient and family/caregiver education – home exercise program (HEP), functional mobility skills and ambulatory activities, home safety and fall prevention.

7. Instructing patient and family/caregiver in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.

8. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.

9. Reporting patient’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the patient’s physician and to the appropriate Independence Plus team members.

Completes initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of function, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time intervals.

Instructs patient and family/caregiver in the use of prosthetic devices.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and obtains referrals as indicated.

Prepares and submits clinical notes and progress summaries by noon the following day and delivers originals to the office or mails with a postmark of the following day.

• Participates in discharge planning for the patient.
• Provides in-service education programs for IPI personnel as requested.
• Participates in peer consultation process as requested.

Provides patient care in such a way that satisfies patient and family/caregiver needs and expectations and meets or exceeds standard practice, State, Federal, and CHAP guidelines.

Requirements

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate, certificate, master’s degree, or D.P.T. program in physical therapy that has been approved by an accredited organization.

• Current state licensure as a physical therapist.
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed physical therapist – community or home health experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains a current CPR certification – AHA Healthcare Provider.

If you have any questions, contact Tami Müller, Administrator & Agency Manager, at tmuller@independenceplus.com.

For more information about the work we do, and the difference you could make in the life of a patient, check us out on our website at independenceplus.com or view a video about our company at bit. ly.

About Independence Plus

Since 1985, Independence Plus has been a leading provider of in-home nursing, rehabilitation, and high-tech medical equipment and supplies.

We specialize in treating adult and pediatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs, offering the highest quality one-on-one care (with 24/7 on-call support) so our patients are able to live at home and lead meaningful lives.

We are headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and are certified by Medicare, accredited by CHAP, and state-licensed. Our coverage area includes most of northern Illinois, including Chicagoland and the Rockford area.