Mercy Health System Janesville , WI 53548
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality
Service
Partnering
Cost
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Licensed as a physical therapist in WI, IL or both if required
CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Neonate (birth
Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 year
Adolescents (13 years
Adult (18 years
Geriatric (65 years and older)
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Stand
Walk
Sit
Handling/Fingering/Feeling
Reaching
Climb/Balance
Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl
Talk/Hear
Taste/Smell
Strength
Close Vision
Distance Vision
Color Vision
Peripheral Vision
Depth Perception
Ability to Adjust Focus
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Mercy Health System