Physical Therapist

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Description

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing, 50-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility located on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin.

Our rehabilitation hospital opened in September 2015 and offers specialized programs for people who have experienced stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services.

Our goal is to help patients achieve their highest level of recovery with a goal of returning home as soon as able.

The UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a partnership between UW Health, Unity Point Meriter and Kindred Healthcare.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist 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.

Essential Duties:

* 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 aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

* Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.

Performs appropriate documentation.

* Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.

* Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

* Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

* Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

* Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team.

* Participates in patient/family conferences and team conferences.

* Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations.

* Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

* Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

* Meets current documentation standards and policies.

Documents goals on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan on admission of the patient and provides updates regularly.

* Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services.

Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members.

* Participates in guidance and educational programs.

* Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

* Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of W I.

• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.

• Current BLS/CPR certification

What is your favorite Kindred Core 6 value and how have you seen it at work?

Yeah, one of my favorite core values, six core values, the one that stands out for me is to create fun in what you do.

I feel like if you bring a positive attitude every single day, create the atmosphere that you want, engage your coworkers, we’re all professionals.

We all have our expertise in certain degrees, but create fun in what you do.

Create the opportunity to thrive and to learn from one another.

Create the opportunity to feel at ease and be yourself.

And also give your opportunity to feel a sense of pride in what you do.

We’re helping people every single day.

We’re making impacts in people’s lives.

So take fun in that.

Create a opportunity for yourself every single day to continue with that process.

And then you’ll notice the change in how you deliver your patient care and how the quality of care is received by the patient.

Yes.

Benefits & Recognition Our goal is to offer valuable compensation and incentive programs that enables us to attract, reward, retain, and motivate highly qualified individuals.

Compensation can include bonus plans and recognition for going above & beyond.

Healthcare We offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options.

401(k) Plan Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction.

Paid Time Off Your work/life balance is important to us.

We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program.

Wellness Program We offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices.

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