Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Waukesha, WI

Position Details

• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Salary: 40.00 - 44.00 Hourly
• Shift: 1st Shift

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• A career that gives back to the community
• Competitive Pay and Benefits*
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Training and conference opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Program options

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.  This may include, but will not be limited to:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.  Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
    
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device. 
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers 
• as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Bridges Home Healthcare policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

• Possesses a degree from a master’s or doctorate program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.