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SSM Health Physical Therapist - Home Health in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Home Health
Sign on Bonus: $10,000
Schedule: Mon- Fri 8AM-4:30PM
Shift Differentials: Available for Evenings, Nights and Weekends
Location: 239 Trowbridge Dr Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Benefits
SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Income based medical insurance premium discounts
HSA/FSA options
Short and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO Bank
403b/401k retirement plans
Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.
Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
Professional development days and opportunities for career advancement
Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies
Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP
Job Summary:
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Provides education to patient/family staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Driver’s License: State of Issuance
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
And
Driver’s License: State of Issuance
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
And
Driver’s License: State of Issuance
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Physical Therapist - Wisconsin Medical Board
And
Driver’s License: State of Issuance
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2900000116 HOME CARE FDL
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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