About this role
Join a premier continuum of care community featuring a high-quality outpatient therapy clinic with the added benefit of short-term rehab services—all supported by a dedicated in-house therapy team.
This unique role is ideal for a Physical Therapist seeking an outpatient-focused position with a diverse caseload including orthopedic, balance, neurological, post-surgical, and wellness-based care. Enjoy the ability to build lasting patient relationships while working in a collaborative setting that values clinical excellence and continuity of care.
ESSENTIONAL DUTIES:
• Consistently achieves established productivity goals.
• Evaluate and treat residents
• Secure/interpret physicians' referral before initiating an evaluation or treatment to understand fully the prescribed treatment.
• Evaluate/review resident's status to determine therapy need and to effectively plan/implement a treatment program.
• Develop/implement treatment plans to provide residents with appropriate plan of therapy care.
• Record/document evaluation and progress according to Saint John's and departmental quality indicators, protocols, and generally accepted standards of practice.
• Participate in resident/family education.
• Provide/give support to residents and significant others establishing a rapport to counsel residents and significant others concerning the condition and treatment of the resident.
• Communicate/collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, staff, and community members in order to enhance the coordination of service provided and to act as a consultant.
• Participate in staffing/care planning/discharge planning.
• Regularly screen residents not currently on the caseload to determine potential benefit of therapy intervention.
• Provide staff education/in-services when needed.
• Attend committee and educational meetings when needed.
• Respond with tact and proper conduct when dealing with residents, the public, families, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Assure a safe environment and reduces risks for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and programs.
• Work/perform efficiently and effectively supporting Saint John's and departmental goals in order to provide quality care in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain/develop a high level of skills and competency in the field of physical therapy in order to incorporate new skills and technology into the duties of this position.
• Assures that all resident/client rights are always maintained. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.
• Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.\
• Works tactfully and cooperatively with residents, clients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.
• Attends in-services, meetings, seminars as required and changes schedule or works overtime to meet the needs of the residents.
• Ability to conduct and interpret appropriate physical therapy assessments and standardized tests in accordance with current best practice standards.
• Develop, collaborate with, and lead therapeutic classes consistent with appropriate jobholder profession and/or experience that meet various resident and employee interests as needed or requested in the wellness department.
• Monitors and follows procedures to maintain Saint John's facilities safety, cleanliness, and excellent appearance.
• Monitor and clean or arrange for the cleaning of all exercise equipment as needed in the department.
• Assures that resident/employee rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
• Ability to maintain a person-first focus, treating others with respect and integrity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate physical therapy degree or graduate of a World Federation of Physical Therapy-approved physical therapy program; successful completion of a minimum of 30 weeks, fieldwork experience
• Successful completion of APTA Certification Examination for Physical Therapist. Current Wisconsin licensure as a physical therapist in good standing.
• Must have CPR/First Aid certifications or become certified in the first 6 months of employment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of EHR systems is preferred.
• Must have the ability to adapt to changing organization needs and work flexible client/resident scheduling capability to meet needs. Takes appropriate risks (actions) in responding to “customer's needs”. Responds to changing needs without excessive need for set rules or procedures.
• Must have excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills, be dependable, patient, and flexible. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
• Must be professional in actions, neat attire appropriate to the position, excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults.