What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Inpatient position at Mercyhealth?
Overview
- Mercyhealth Walworth Campus in Lake Geneva, WI
- Inpatient therapy for our medical surgical unit, supporting a majority of ortho cases.
Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
- Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
- Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
- An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
- Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
- Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
- Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
- Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
- Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
- Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
- Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
- Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
- Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
- Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Neonate (birth – 28 days)
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)
Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)
Adult (18 years – 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years and older)
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Stand – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Walk – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Sit – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Handling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Reaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Climb/Balance – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Talk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Taste/Smell – Not a present activity
Strength – Heavy work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25-50 pounds of force frequentlyClose Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Distance Vision – Not a present activity
Color Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Peripheral Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Depth Perception – Not a present activity
Ability to Adjust Focus – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
