The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions, develop and implement personalized treatment plans, and provide manual therapy and functional training in a home health setting. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, coordinating care with physicians, and supervising home health assistants.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid license to practice in Wisconsin and/or Illinois. Experience in home health is preferred, along with current CPR or BLS certification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation Tests and measures patient's strength, balance, range of motion, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Observes posture, position, and palpates anatomical structures Plans and prepares written treatment plan based on evaluation of patient data Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses Administers treatments involving application of physical agents Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit Administers massage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization Administers traction to relieve pain Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care Competent in completing home health therapy start of care, recertification, resumption of care, transfer, and discharge OASIS assessments Assists with the supervisory visits of HHA as required by regulations May assist with orientation and training of new partners as needed EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical Therapy Home Health experience is preferred CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Wisconsin and/or Illinois as required Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is variable Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Adult (18 years – 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Well-being programs
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
On-demand pay
Certification reimbursement
Caregiver leave
FSA/HSA options
Financial education
WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Provides supervision for PTA and HHA within the guidelines of state licensing and regulations Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.
PAY RANGE: $89,117.64 - $133,676.46 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
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