Job description

We are looking for a Supervising Physical Therapist to join our team and provide exceptional care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in physical and rehabilitation medicine, as well as geriatrics. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, providing hands-on care, and educating patients on how to manage their own health. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about helping others and eager to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with physical impairments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with physical impairments.
• Provide patient education on therapeutic exercises, activities, and lifestyle modifications.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Perform manual therapy techniques to improve patient mobility and function.
• Document patient progress in medical records.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Purpose of Your Job Position

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Education & Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must provide documentation of successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist.
• Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist from the Commonwealth.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.

Experience

• Long-term care experience desirable. Computer experience desirable.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Telehealth

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Laona, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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