Physical Therapist - Continuum of Care Job Fond du Lac area,Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

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WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Provides education to patient/family staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Experience

No experience required

Additional Requirements

Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications State of

Work Location:

Illinois

Physical Therapist, Licensed
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Driver’s License:
State of Issuance
And
Driving Record
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of

Work Location:

Missouri

Physical Therapist
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
And
Driver’s License:
State of Issuance
And
Driving Record
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of

Work Location:

Oklahoma

Physical Therapist
- Oklahoma Medical Board
And
Driver’s License:
State of Issuance
And
Driving Record
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

Physical Therapist
- Wisconsin Medical Board
And
Driver’s License:
State of Issuance
And
Driving Record
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

HOME CARE FDL

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Benefits:

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