Physical Therapist - Merrillville, IN

The Physical Therapist is responsible for a combination of clinical and client facing worksite support.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that all patients receive top notch musculoskeletal care.

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

In addition, the Physical Therapist will help support the client in the worksite providing body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, and other non-clinical worksite support.

The Physical Therapist will maintain a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Essential duties & responsibilities

Functions as part of care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.

Administers appropriate physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapies, modalities, and patient education.

Based on results of thorough assessment, plans, and executes a thorough goal-directed treatment program that meets the patient's goals and provides positive outcome measures.

Assist with care coordination and ensure patient seeks appropriate level of care or specialty and follows up accordingly.

May supervise and direct PTA’s in accordance with professional guidelines.

Teach in-home therapeutic exercises and stretches as part of treatment plan.

Documents patient care services appropriately and promptly by charting in patient’s electronic medical record.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills by reviewing professional publications and by attending continuing education.

Develops physical therapy staff by providing evidence-based practice resources, developing and conducting in-service training programs.

Injury prevention education and worksite assessments as needed and/or applicable.

Address ergonomic needs of client worksite as applicable/needed.

Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.

Attend all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).

Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.

To advise on Marathon Health policy within the continually changing environment of healthcare delivery.

To schedule follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for client company employees.

Assist in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.