Physical Therapist; PT

Overview

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• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Activ – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to individuals by assessing their medical history, motion of movements, and evaluating physical limitations to diagnose movement dysfunctions.
• Develop the appropriate therapy treatment interventions based on the needs of the individual, in addition report progress of long- and short term treatment goals.
• Restores individuals’ function, alleviating plain, and administrate medically prescribed physical therapy treatment.
• Evaluates current mobility, strength and diagnosis of individuals to determine if therapy treatment interventions need to be modified.
• Assist individuals with therapy by administering manual exercises, giving massages and using therapeutic equipment as necessary.
• Provides support, counsel, advice, training and education for individuals, family, caregivers and other professionals on the importance of being consistent with therapy treatment plans.
• Efficiently assembles extensive documentation on individuals’ progress, care services and therapy adjustments, when necessary, that aligns with standard medical documentation and facility protocol/procedures documentation.
• Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Must display excellent active listening skills, critical thinking skills, verbal/written communication skills, time management skills.
• Must display compassion, integrity and respect to all individuals.
• Supporting additional responsibilities and/or tasks as needed for the department.

• Physically, be able to lift, transfer and assist patients while providing therapy interventions during physical activity.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25lbs, including assisting individuals when needed.
• Ability to visually be able to perform job duties, including examining individuals and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

• Education:
  
  Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Must hold an active and in good standing Wisconsin Physical Therapist License and CPR Certification.
• Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights.
• Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program.