Physical Therapist (PT)

Deercreekseniorliving; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for Preceptor South Home Health & Hospice serving Racine & Kenosha Counties in Wisconsin.

The role may be contracted or employed through the Organization and offers flexibility on schedules and a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500. The PT will provide therapy per physician plan of care, conduct interdisciplinary assessments, educate patients and families, prepare progress notes, and participate in discharge planning and quality

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Wisconsin
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist
• CAPTE-accredited degree in physical therapy

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician's plan of care
• Perform interdisciplinary assessments and develop care plans
• Educate patients and families on therapy and home exercise programs
• Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries
• Communicate with physician and other care team members about patient progress
• Discharge planning and participation in quality improvement programs
• Supervise and train home health aides and PT aides as required

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT degree

Job description

Preceptor South Home Health & Hospice - Racine & Kenosha Counties We are flexible on schedules - contact us to learn more!

SIGN ON BONUS - up to $7,500.00

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
• Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state of Wisconsin.
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ("CAPTE") or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

We are proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive services to meet the needs of our adult patients.

Our team of professional caregivers specialize in providing personalized medical care and rehabilitative therapy.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.

No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.