Visiting Physical Therapist; PT

Job Title/Position

Physical Therapist (PT)

$65 per regular visit, $75 per evaluation/assessment and $100 per start of care.

Milage reimbursement, company paid cellular data, paid vacation, 401k (with match) for both part‑ and full‑time; health, dental and vision benefits available for full‑time employees.

Director of Nursing

At Home Quality Care was founded in 1983 in Morris, Illinois. We deliver comprehensive home health and non‑medical home care services across seven branches in Indiana, Illinois and Texas. Our mission is to provide the BEST care for our patients. We are seeking a physical therapist to make visits in the Porter County area who has experience in a home health setting and who loves making a difference.

Flexible schedules are available.

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
  • Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
  • Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
  • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient.
  • Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
  • Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
  • Participates in peer consultation process.
  • Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
  • When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.