Physical Therapist

Locations: Brookfield, Waukesha, and Southern areas

SUMMARY:

The physical therapist contracted or employed through Bridges Home Healthcare is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others

• A career that gives back to the community

• Competitive Pay and Benefits*

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

• Voluntary Short-term Disability

• Company Paid Long-term Disability

• 401(k) with a company match

• Paid time off and Holidays

• Training and conference opportunities

• Advancement opportunities

• Education Assistance Program options

• eligibility based on employment status

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.

• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.

• Directing physical therapy treatment.

• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.

• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers

• as necessary.

• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Bridges Home Healthcare policy.

• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

• Participates in peer consultation process.

• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possesses a degree from a master's or doctorate program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.

• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Capri Communities is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.