Best Practices, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Discharge Plans, First Aid, Medical Record System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Neurology, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Physical Therapy, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk Management, Set Goals, Staff Training, Team Player, Testing, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
Join a premier continuum of care community featuring a high-quality outpatient therapy clinic with the added benefit of short-term rehab services—all supported by a dedicated in-house therapy team.
This unique role is ideal for a Physical Therapist seeking an outpatient-focused position with a diverse caseload including orthopedic, balance, neurological, post-surgical, and wellness-based care. Enjoy the ability to build lasting patient relationships while working in a collaborative setting that values clinical excellence and continuity of care.
ESSENTIONAL DUTIES:
- Consistently achieves established productivity goals.
- Evaluate and treat residents
- Secure/interpret physicians’ referral before initiating an evaluation or treatment to understand fully the prescribed treatment.
- Evaluate/review resident’s status to determine therapy need and to effectively plan/implement a treatment program.
- Develop/implement treatment plans to provide residents with appropriate plan of therapy care.
- Record/document evaluation and progress according to Saint John’s and departmental quality indicators, protocols, and generally accepted standards of practice.
- Participate in resident/family education.
- Provide/give support to residents and significant others establishing a rapport to counsel residents and significant others concerning the condition and treatment of the resident.
- Communicate/collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, staff, and community members in order to enhance the coordination of service provided and to act as a consultant.
- Participate in staffing/care planning/discharge planning.
- Regularly screen residents not currently on the caseload to determine potential benefit of therapy intervention.
- Provide staff education/in-services when needed.
- Attend committee and educational meetings when needed.
- Respond with tact and proper conduct when dealing with residents, the public, families, physicians, and fellow employees.
- Assure a safe environment and reduces risks for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and programs.
- Work/perform efficiently and effectively supporting Saint John’s and departmental goals in order to provide quality care in a cost-effective manner.
- Maintain/develop a high level of skills and competency in the field of physical therapy in order to incorporate new skills and technology into the duties of this position.
- Assures that all resident/client rights are always maintained. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
- Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.
- Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.\
- Works tactfully and cooperatively with residents, clients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.
- Attends in-services, meetings, seminars as required and changes schedule or works overtime to meet the needs of the residents.
- Ability to conduct and interpret appropriate physical therapy assessments and standardized tests in accordance with current best practice standards.
- Develop, collaborate with, and lead therapeutic classes consistent with appropriate jobholder profession and/or experience that meet various resident and employee interests as needed or requested in the wellness department.
- Monitors and follows procedures to maintain Saint John’s facilities safety, cleanliness, and excellent appearance.
- Monitor and clean or arrange for the cleaning of all exercise equipment as needed in the department.
- Assures that resident/employee rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John’s policy.
- Ability to maintain a person-first focus, treating others with respect and integrity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate physical therapy degree or graduate of a World Federation of Physical Therapy-approved physical therapy program; successful completion of a minimum of 30 weeks, fieldwork experience
- Successful completion of APTA Certification Examination for Physical Therapist. Current Wisconsin licensure as a physical therapist in good standing.
- Must have CPR/First Aid certifications or become certified in the first 6 months of employment.
- Must have effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of EHR systems is preferred.
- Must have the ability to adapt to changing organization needs and work flexible client/resident scheduling capability to meet needs. Takes appropriate risks (actions) in responding to “customer’s needs”. Responds to changing needs without excessive need for set rules or procedures.
- Must have excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills, be dependable, patient, and flexible. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
- Must be professional in actions, neat attire appropriate to the position, excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults.
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