Home Health Physical Therapist

Provide skilled physical therapy to patients in their homes, helping them improve mobility, safety, independence, and quality of life. Evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and caregivers, and document services. The role serves a geographically assigned area and includes travel to patients’ homes. Evaluate patients’ mobility, safety, functional abilities, and equipment needs in the home. Develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy treatment plans. Help patients progress toward independence and self-care. Coordinate care as case manager with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, safety strategies, and home exercise programs. Complete clinical documentation and participate in care coordination, team meetings, and quality improvement. Physical therapy assessment Treatment planning Home-based therapy Mobility evaluation Functional assessment Assistive devices and therapy equipment Patient transfer and ambulation assistance Clinical documentation Microsoft Office Care coordination Illinois Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure Valid driver's license