Job Description

Impekkable, an award-winning healthcare consulting and hospital management firm is looking for a full-time, permanent Physical Therapist to join a team in Tomah, WI.

• Full-time, permanent, benefited position
• Onsite in Tomah, WI
• Day Shift, Variable, 7am – 6pm
• Monday – Friday; will include shifts as early as 7am or as late as 6pm
• 32-40 hours per week;
• Holiday and weekend on call rotation required.
• Primary role will be in-patient with Acute Care
• Post Op and Emergency Room Coverage as needed
• Potential outpatient coverage should inpatient load not support inpatient hours.

JOB SUMMARY

The practice of physical therapy shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and their families, as well as to foster a positive working relations hip among professionals and ancillary staff. This person may be caring for infants, children, adolescents, adults and/or senior patients and will have the knowledge and skills to care for the patient and developmental needs of these populations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists as needed. Reassess patient’s functional needs and adjust care plan as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluation, including tests of muscles, nerves, joint integrity and functional ability.
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care and consistent with current PT Practice Act in treatment areas which include but are not limited to Acute Care floor, Rehab Services gym, treatment rooms, and aquatic pool.
• Perform instruction of patient, family, staff, student or intern with consideration to physical/developmental age, ability/readiness to learn, cultural/emotional religious/social barriers. Use diagrams and/or handouts as necessary to facilitate the learning process.
• Deliver age specific care to pediatric and geriatric clientele dependent on their growth, development, and mental age/capacity. Respond appropriately to physically and mentally challenged clientele.
• Direct the practice of support staff in order to achieve the patient’s functional goals.
• Communicate effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Promote and contribute to a positive, problem-solving environment.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and guidelines, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals and plans. Regularly update documentation and maintain all required prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhance professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff, students and new graduates. Act as a resource to promote physical therapy within the community.
• Maintain a professional attitude and observe proper ethics.
• Demonstrate proficiency regarding the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation.
• Keep co-workers up to date with any changes in the care delivery process on the Medical/Surgical floor.
• Coordinate the quality improvement projects related to inpatient physical therapy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assist with data collection and analysis for Quality Improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Completion of prescribed courses in accordance with minimum essentials for Physical Therapist schools as prescribed by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the AHA required.
• Current licensure or permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin.

Skills/Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees.
• Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential physical therapy practice.
• Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment.
• Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others.
• Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infants through geriatric patients.

STANDARDS OF WORK BEHAVIOR

• WORK ETHICS STANDARD : Affirm a commitment to making the Hospital work environment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, and valuation of each individual person.
• COMMUNICATION STANDARD : Affirm a commitment to use open and honest communication with all Hospital customers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy (phone, written, face to face) and active listening.
• TEAMWORK STANDARD : Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Hospital TEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy, flexibility, and valuation of each individual person.
• QUALITY STANDARD : Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate, quality care with integrity to all Hospital customers (in-house & community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, and self-dignity.
• PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD : Affirm a commitment to professional conduct towards all Hospital customers (in-house & community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance, environment, and valuation of each individual person.
• ATTITUDE STANDARD : Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professional perspective towards all Hospital customers (in-house & community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basic customer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person.

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