Orthopedic Physical Therapist
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physical Therapist
Specialty Orthopedic
Salary 90,000 – 100,000 yearly
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient Homecare Hospice
Location Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/23/24

Join our Team: Full-Time Physical Therapists Wanted at Flex Care Chiropractic Center!


As a leading national home healthcare organization, our rich history of excellence propels us toward an ambitious future vision.

We are making a significant impact in the realm of homecare by dedicating ourselves to delivering cost-effective, personalized, and patient-family-centered medical home healthcare, home hospice, private duty home care, and independent living support services. Our approach is concierge-style, on-demand, aiming to craft an outstanding patient experience.


Schedule

Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

  • The Physical Therapist directs physical therapy interventions aimed at preventing disability, alleviating pain, enhancing, restoring, and maintaining optimal muscle function within the client’s capabilities, following the prescribed care/treatment plan.
  • Supervise physical therapy assistants to ensure the proper implementation of the care plan.
  • Evaluate the client’s functional level through diagnostic and prognostic tests assessing muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities.
  • Assess the home environment for rehabilitation and recommend appropriate enhancements to enhance the client's independence.
  • Deliver physical therapy services at the client’s residence as prescribed by a physician.
  • Administer manual therapeutic exercises, guide and assist clients in non-manual exercises, and facilitate functional activities.
  • Provide traction, massage, and treatments involving the application of physical agents.
  • Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, recommending modifications to the physician.
  • Contribute to the development, review, and update of the care plan.
  • Observe, record, and report any changes in the client’s condition and response to therapy, making suggestions for modifications to the care plan to the client’s physician and Case Manager.
  • Prepare clinical records, including initial evaluations (including OASIS), care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, submitting them for the client’s clinical record.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team case conferences, contributing to planning and evaluating the overall treatment for the client, and confer with team members as necessary.
  • Advise and consult with the client/family and other agency personnel.
  • Submit orders and documentation (clinical and payroll) promptly and in accordance with branch policy.
  • Instruct the client/family on the use and care of physical therapy devices and the client’s comprehensive physical therapy program.
  • Instruct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in specific phases of physical therapy services they may provide.
  • Supervise the Physical Therapy Assistant minimally as required by applicable state law.
  • Complete an on-site functional assessment, review and revise the care plan, and assess the utilization of community resources as required by the client.
  • Be accessible to the Physical Therapy Assistant when providing treatment to a client.
  • Fulfill other assignments and duties as requested and assigned to achieve the goals and objectives of the Company.

Qualifications:

  • Innovative thinker with a passion for thought leadership
  • Ability to make and embrace challenging decisions while taking accountability for them
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
  • One (1) year of experience as a physical therapist in acute care or home care settings, or as mandated by law
  • Current, in-good-standing PT licensure in the state(s) of practice
  • Valid CPR certification
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
  • Strong dedication to clinical excellence, quality, and integrity
  • Championing and leading the patient care mission by delivering an exceptional patient experience
  • Positive attitude and adeptness at fitting into a collaborative team for patient care
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and patient/family engagement skills
  • High energy, focus, work ethic, motivation, and commitment to continuous learning and growth
  • Proficiency in federal, state, and governing agency regulations
  • Outstanding presentation, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to use professional judgment in delegating selected nursing tasks
  • Strong capability to be the public face of the organization and serve as an advocate for Home Healthcare, Home Hospice, and other service lines

Salary:

$90,000 - $100,000 a year plus full benefits.


Benefits

  • Competitive pay with healthcare, dental, vision, pharmacy, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Account benefits with affordable premiums for Full-time team members
  • 401K available to all team members
  • Supportive time away through PTO time and company-paid holidays for Full-time team members
  • Mobile benefits access, telemedicine access, health education library, and health cost estimator for Full-time team members
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance available at affordable rates for Full-time team members
  • Talent science that improves the quality of our talent acquisition, recruiting process and team members

Submit your CV today to start your application process!