Physical Therapist (H) at SSM Health summary:
As a Physical Therapist at SSM Health, I evaluate and implement medically prescribed therapy programs to address movement dysfunction caused by injury or health conditions. My role involves patient assessment, developing care plans, providing therapy interventions, and educating patients and their families on care continuity. I collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient recovery and support rehabilitation through a variety of techniques and ongoing assessment.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Full Time-40 Hours
The position can either be 4 days 10 hours shift or 5 days 8 hours shift
Department hours are Monday-Thursday-7:00AM -6:00PM
Fridays-Department Hours-7:00AM-5:00PM
Weekend Rotation-every 5th Weekend. You can choose to the patients in the morning or afternoon. With hours as needed to see appropriate patients. ( often there will not be a need to come in for a patient on 1 or both days
New Graduates are welcome!
Mainly seeing outpatient orthopedic patients with an occasional inpatient as needed.
With a in house staff with many We offer Critical Access, Vestibular, dry needling ,Functional Capacity Evaluations and power wheel evals.
SSM Health offers opportunity for growth
Sign On bonus Eligible-(2 years commitment with SSM Health)
Job Summary:
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
- 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 by assessing 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 patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
- Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
- 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's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
EXPERIENCE
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)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
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.
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.
Keywords:
Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Therapy Interventions, Health Education, Movement Dysfunction, Outpatient Services, Inpatient Therapy, Therapeutic Techniques
