Physical Therapist

Covenant Living Communities and Services • Full-time • St. Charles, Illinois, United States • $35.09 - $44.59 / year • 1w ago

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The physical therapist is responsible for proving physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the personnel services agreement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.
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.
Participates in discharge planning for patient and in peer consultation process.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated and provides Inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
When therapy is only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Preferred Degree: Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Certificate(s): PT License and CPR certification, if required by state
Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Ability to show compassion and understanding.
Knowledge in HIPAA laws and confidentiality policies.
Ability to create and implement treatment plans based on patients’ specific condition and needs.
Ability to evaluate, conduct and development customized treatment plans based on findings.
Strong observation, time management, detail orientation, communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs.
Ability to operate various equipment base on department.
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds.

Clarity of Vision:

For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Compensation Pay Range:

$35.09 - $44.59 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $35.09 - $44.59 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities.
Various voluntary benefits:
- Life, AD&D
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
- Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.