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Physical Therapist

SSM Health

#Rehabilitation #Patient Care #Physical Therapy #Patient Education #Hospice #Healthcare Provider #Motor Vehicle Report #Home Care #Clinical Assessment

Quick overview

Evaluates and conducts prescribed physical therapy programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain. Responsibilities include performing assessments, establishing plans of care, and providing home-based interventions and education.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license. Must possess a driver's license, motor vehicle insurance, and BLS HCP certification.

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Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
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 HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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: 2900000116 HOME CARE FDL Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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