WI3659721

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Evaluates patients in their home setting and
develops a physical therapy treatment plan for patients suffering from
injuries, neurological conditions, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone
diseases, to restore strength, movement, function, relieve pain, and
prevent disability by performing the following duties: Responsibilities
Reviews Physician\'s referral, patient\'s condition and medical records
to determine physical therapy treatment required. Obtains history and
subjective components of the evaluation Tests and measures patient\'s
strength, balance, range of motion, motor development, sensory
perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory
efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment
programs. Observes posture, position, and palpates anatomical structures
Plans and prepares written treatment plan based on evaluation of patient
data Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical
activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as
crutches, canes, and prostheses Administers treatments involving
application of physical agents Evaluates effects of treatment at various
stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit Administers
massage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization Administers
traction to relieve pain Records treatment, response, and progress in
patient\'s chart or enters information into computer Instructs patient
and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home Confers with
Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient
information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate
physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient\'s health care
Assist with the supervisory visits of HHA if indicated Participates in
the PI and CQI process through committees as needed Assist in the
orientation and training of new staff Education and Experience Graduate
of an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical
Therapy Home Health experience is preferred Certification/Licensure
License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Wisconsin and/or
Illinois as required Approved CPR or BLS certification required within
90 days of hire For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid
driver\'s license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per
Mercyhealth\'s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. For those driving
their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver\'s license and reliable
transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and
maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth\'s HR.100 Fleet
and Driver Safety policy. Special Physical Demands The Special Physical
Demands are considered\... 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 Online: ipc.us/t/172796599B694898