Physical Therapy Home Health - FT

Mercyhealth

Rockford (IL)

Presencial

USD 89.117 - 133.676

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous, accruing paid time off

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is looking for a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans, and provide education to patients and families. The ideal candidate has a degree in Physical Therapy and a license to practice in Wisconsin and/or Illinois. This role includes assessing patient needs and administering various therapies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $89,117.64 to $133,676.46, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and educational opportunities.

Formación

Graduate of an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical Therapy.
Home Health experience is preferred.
License to practice Physical Therapy in Wisconsin and/or Illinois.

Responsabilidades

Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Administer treatments and evaluate patient progress.
Instruct patients and families on care techniques.

Conocimientos

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Manual therapy

Patient education

Educación

Degree in Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation.
Tests and measures patient's strength, balance, range of motion, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Observes posture, position, and palpates anatomical structures.
Plans and prepares written treatment plan based on evaluation of patient data.
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administers massage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization.
Administers traction to relieve pain.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
Competent in completing home health therapy start of care, recertification, resumption of care, transfer, and discharge OASIS assessments.
Assists with the supervisory visits of HHA as required by regulations.
May assist with orientation and training of new partners as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical Therapy.
Home Health experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Wisconsin and/or Illinois as required.
Approved CPR or BLS certification 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 variable.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Provides supervision for PTA and HHA within the guidelines of state licensing and regulations. Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

PAY RANGE

$89,117.64 - $133,676.46

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

EEO STATEMENT

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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