Physical Therapist

Company: Apple Home Healthcare
Location: Joliet
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Apple Home Healthcare was founded over 20 years ago. During that time, we provided patients with skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy services at home. We are committed to providing the highest level of quality care by promoting the safe and cost-effective administration of home health services, increasing patient autonomy, and ensuring a seamless transition from hospital-to-home setting. Our commitments ensure we reach our goals of successfully rehabilitating and healing our patients comfortably in their homes.Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Apple selects only the most qualified nurses and therapists who are compassionate, reliable, and most importantly, experts in their field to deliver evidence-based and patient-focused care. Our staff has a passion for enhancing the lives of their patients and getting them back to their daily routines.We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program--
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balanceWhat You'll Do:
  • Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.--
  • Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
  • Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
  • Participate in the development of the plan of care
  • Prepare clinical and progress notes
  • Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
  • Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
  • Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client's progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
  • Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
  • Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
  • Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients'Qualifications:
    • Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
    • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
    • At least two (2) years' experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)
    • Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
    • Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance--To apply via text, text 3415--to (847) 416-8078#ACHH

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