Physical Therapist

Job Description

Are you ready to join an outstanding team and make a difference in people's lives? We are currently looking for a part time Physical Therapist!

More about Ovation Communities: Our mission is dedicated to serving the Milwaukee Jewish community and the surrounding areas by providing services that allow seniors and the infirm to experience a quality Jewish environment, offering comfort, meaning, independence, and dignity. We proudly offer three exceptional Jewish senior living options: Ovation Jewish Home, Ovation Chai Point, and Ovation Kavod Terrace. Grounded in Jewish traditions, our living communities are open to seniors from all faiths.

Benefits/Perks Of The Role

• Employee Referral Bonus Program – invite your friends to apply.
• 13 Jewish Holidays available to work for time and a half
• 6 Traditional Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) with a competitive match
• Opportunity for paid vacation time, holiday, sick days based on the hours worked.
• Benefits will vary based upon full time/part time employee status.
  
  

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.

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

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.