Casual Physical Therapist

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts a physical therapy evaluation of each patient. Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integument evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
• Communicates problems to physicians and management, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
• Provides physician with a status report.
• Maintains and updates clinical and patient records according to state and federal guidelines.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the State upon which you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA).
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required:

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
• Requires 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise. Demonstrated skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices that are available in area worked.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Good human relations, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
• Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to obtain transportation to attend to the daily schedule of home visits and other business in a timely manner.
• Must be capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of medical equipment and supplies, writing implements and office equipment.
• Must have the physical ability to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead.
• Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients’ residences, travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of work related activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.