Physical Therapist

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join our team. As a PT, you will work alongside our growing department of therapists empowering patients to participate in their activities of daily living. In addition, you will help develop strategies and treatment plans to support patient growth and ability to overcome challenges.

Job Functions:

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation.

• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.

• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation.

• Identify a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.

• Conduct both individual and group treatment as outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.

• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance

• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Director of Rehabilitation

• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the DOR and other team members.

• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen. 

• Train residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment. 

• Participate in resident, family, and staff education. 

• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs. 

• Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift. 

• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required. 

• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems  

Requirements: 

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.

• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification  

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner Champion Care in Muskego, WI and St. Ann in Milwaukee, WI. 

Why work with Evolve Therapy Services? 

Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer: 

• Competitive Pay 

• PTO and Holiday Pay 

• Career Growth  

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification - Evolve Therapy Services provides unlimited CEU package through MedBridge partnership  

• and much more  

This position is full time as it is split between the Muskego and St. Ann facilities.