WI3670998

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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 In the home setting: 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 Performs manual
therapy including 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 Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices
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 Competent in completing Home Health Physical Therapy
Admissions, Recerts, ROC, and Discharge Oasis Participates actively in
the PI and CQI process through committees as needed Assist with the
supervision of HHA if indicated Education and Experience Graduate of an
accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical Therapy
Minimum of two years of experience as PT Minimum one year of Home Health
experience Certification/Licensure License to practice Physical Therapy
in the state of Wisconsin and/or Illinois as required Oasis or other
approved therapy certification preferred 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\... For full info follow
application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment
opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
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