Physical Therapist Inpatient

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Primarily for inpatient coverage for

vacations, weekends, and holidays. Requires a graduate of an accredited

program State license is required The Physical Therapist is responsible

for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan

addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Integrates

subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan. Utilizes

exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.

Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding

and billing. Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers

to enhance outcomes. Performs thorough and timely electronic

documentation Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review

feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment

techniques Participates actively in the PI and CQI process Assists in

the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners Participates in

cost saving initiatives within the department Takes an active role in

the performance improvement process Maintain a high standard of patient

care and provide effective communication between physical therapists,

assistants and the physician group Plans and conducts lectures and

training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical

staff, students and community groups. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of

an accredited school of Physical Therapy CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required CPR/BLS

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 usually quiet Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the

specified job classification have occupational exposure. AGE OF PATIENTS

SERVED Neonate (birth - 28 days) Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years) Adolescents (13 years - 17 years) 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. Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to

1/3 - 2/3 of the time Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 -

2/3 of the time Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of

the\... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under

Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

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