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WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
Regular
Job Highlights:
0.9 FTE Physical Therapist Position
This position is primarily at our Wisconsin Dells clinic
The clinic is open Monday – Thursday.
Typically, the therapists schedule is 4 days 9 hour days.
There is a rotating weekend shift at St. Clare hospital in Baraboo
This rotation is approximately 1 weekend every 7-8 weeks
$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus for eligible external candidates
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.
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
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.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4503010012 WI Dells PT
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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Physical Therapist at SSM Health summary:
As a Physical Therapist at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital, I evaluate and implement treatment programs to address movement dysfunction and pain from various health conditions. My responsibilities include conducting assessments, planning and evaluating patient care, and providing education for patients and their families. I work with a dedicated team to ensure continuity of care and oversee support personnel to deliver high-quality physical therapy services.
Keywords:
physical therapy, patient care, rehabilitation, movement dysfunction, treatment programs, healthcare, SSM Health, Baraboo, wellness, FTE position
