Description

​​​​I.             PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary objective of the Physical Therapist is to plan, organize, develop and implement a progressive therapy program geared to improvement of resident’s physical functions, psychological, social and economic well-being. Follow facility guidelines, objectives and policies to maintain standards of treatment consistent with legal and accrediting requirements.

III.        Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have current physical examination showing freedom from certain types of communicable diseases.
• Must have a Bachelor of Science or Doctor Degree from an APTA accredited program.
• Must hold a valid Wisconsin license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Must have strong organizational and excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to follow directions clearly and efficiently.
• Must have previous work experience operating standard office equipment (e.g., copier, computer, etc.). Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Outlook, Windows, Excel, and Word preferred.
• Must have current Cardiopulmonary Recitation Card (CPR) issued by recognized provider such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross that includes hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment or be able to obtain CPR training and card within 30-days of hire date.

1. ASSESSMENT
   1. Upon receiving PT orders, review client’s history and completes thorough assessment, including precautions.
   2. Upon receiving PT screening request, review client’s current situation and screens individual for intervention.
   3. Communicate assessment/ screening results to client and appropriate family and/or staff.
   4. Complete required assessment/screening documentation.
2. PLANNING
   1. Identify and prioritize needs based on assessment and establish appropriate plan with goals.
   2. Communicate treatment plan and goals to client and family.
   3. Collaborate with health care team members to begin planning for appropriate and timely discharge or transfer.
3. IMPLEMENTATION
   1. Demonstrate ability to prioritize treatment procedures according to patient’s needs and MD requests.
   2. Implement interventions according to plan of care.
   3. Communicate purpose of treatment procedures to client/family according to client’s level of understanding and modify plan accordingly.
   4. Communicate treatment plan/appropriate interventions with assistants, initially and ongoing                                                                                 
   5. Communicate ongoing treatment issues/plan to interdisciplinary health care team members.
   6. Complete required documentation regarding daily intervention.
4. EVALUATION
   1. Review and evaluate effectiveness of interventions toward achieving patient outcomes
   2. Document appropriate reassessment and changes in plan of care.
   3. Communicate significant changes in intervention to client /family and health care team members.
   4. Complete required documentation for discharge.
5. OTHER DUTIES
   1. Perform other related duties as assigned.
   2. Support and participate in changes and suggestions made by Director of Rehab

Qualifications