Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
18 days ago
Physical Therapist - Home Health

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 8a-4:30p

Starting Pay: $37.26/hr PLUS

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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