KINDRED REHAB SERVICES INC Hiring for Physical Therapist IRF at WAUKESHA, Wisconsin Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description The Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin
is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed hospital that is the result of a
partnership between ProHealth Care and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to meet
the growing rehabilitation needs of the region. We provide therapy
services to individuals who have experienced a loss of function due to
an injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care
and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey.
We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual
needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological
conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic
injury. Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin strives to maximize the
health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are
accredited by both The Joint Commission and CARF for our Stroke
Specialty Program as well as CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive
Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation and Amputation Specialty Programs.
JOB SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and
accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical
therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with
established hospital and departmental policies and procedures,
maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients
to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while
learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of
those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and
Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume
the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that
individual. Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates
appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with
other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional
physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Observes and
evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals.
Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate
assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy.
Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and
geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and
services. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate
interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for
intervention. Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for
physical therapy Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in
each patient team conference Performs all… For full info follow
application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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