Physical Therapist

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Fort Atkinson Worker Type: Regular 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...