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Physical Therapist Lead, Continuum of Care

SSM Health • Columbus, WI • 1d ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-SSM Health at Home Columbus

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Leads assigned staff in performing activities of therapy assignments for home health patients. 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

Leads or coordinates home care operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.

Serves as a technical or functional resource and performs similar duties with staff. Develops relationships with referral sources and admission decision makers as appropriate for therapy patients.

Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.

Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.

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 based on assessment of 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 patient and caregivers; recommending and or providing equipment/home modifications; and recommending appropriate follow up care if needed.

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, Master, or Doctorate, degree in Physical Therapy or related area

EXPERIENCE

Three years' experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Driver's License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Driver's License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board And Driver's License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Physical Therapist - Wisconsin Medical Board And Driver's License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2903000176 Columbus

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status ,_ or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)

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