Physical Therapist - Full-Time 1st Shift

SUMMARY:

This job description is a record of theessential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, Administration, Personnel Department, applicants, andother agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits in the organization, and theskill and work requirements inrelation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existenceof the approved job description is notintended to limit normal change andgrowth.

This position requires a Physical Therapist with a current license in the State of Wisconsin/Illinois.

May provide a health statement signed by a physician and must show evidence of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray. Thereafter an annual tuberculinskin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous positive T.B. test. Employeemust be free of physical/medical conditions which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Other duties as assigned)

1. Provides physicaltherapy services prescribed by thephysician that can be safely provided in the home. Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral for patients being admitted for physical therapy and develops a plan of care.

2. Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognosticmuscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities test.

3. Supervises physical therapy assistants.

4. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means,such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.

5. Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient's home.

6. Observes, records, and reports to the physician and other agency staff the patient's reaction to treatment and other changesin the patient's condition or planof care.

7. Instructs patients and/or caregivers in the care and proper use of equipment and devicessuch as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic and orthotic devices.

8. Instructsfamily members and other health team personnel, including,when appropriate, home healthaides, in certain phases of physicaltherapy so they can work with the patient.

9. Develops a patient care plan and measures progress or lack of progress in goal achievement.

10. Responsible for the physical therapy plan of treatment, daily physical therapy summaries,

and discharge summaries.

11. Participates in orientation of new employeesand in-service programs related to physical therapy programs.

12. Participates in case conferences and meetings as needed.

I 3. The PT will maintain required hours of In-service training per calendar year, and attend mandatoryIn-services.

We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes:

• Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
• 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
• Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
• Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
• Paid Time Off

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that Great Lakes Home Health is the Right Choice for you.