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MERCY HEALTH CORPORATION Physical Therapist Home Health in JANESVILLE, Wisconsin
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