Physical Therapist, Continuum of Care (H)

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their Home Health team. This role involves evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatment programs to help patients regain mobility and manage pain in their own homes. You will be responsible for assessing patient conditions, creating personalized care plans, and providing education to patients and their families. With a focus on compassion and flexibility, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a team that values your skills and dedication to patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus of $10,000

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Compassionate care for patients in home settings is essential.
• Flexibility and strong physical therapy skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform assessments and establish care plans for patients.
• Provide education and oversee support personnel.

Skills

Compassion for patients

Flexibility

Physical therapy techniques

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type: Regular

Department: Home Health

Sign on Bonus: $10,000 (2 year commitment with SSM Health)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

No weekends

No On-Call

Extra Shifts: Available

Shift Differentials: Available for Evenings, Nights and Weekends

Preferred Experience: Home Health experience (New graduates are welcome to apply)

Compassion for patients in home setting

Flexibility

Job Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Provides education to patient/family staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
• Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Experience:

• No experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near and far.
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive movements.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Driver’s License: State of Issuance
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.