Physical Therapist
Company: UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description
What makes UW Health Rehab Hospital a great place to work? - - Our
-PEOPLE, of course!We answer the call because we have a fundamental
need to help people. In return, we get to work in an environment
with leaders who strive to optimize job effectiveness, assure
positive experiences and job satisfaction.Your career growth begins
when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses,
therapists and other experts work together to form individualized
care plans for our patients. Opportunities through our continuing
education programs, apprenticeship programs, and tuition
reimbursement programs, not only allow for continual career growth
but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and
developing future healthcare leaders. -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 (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 therapyReports patient progress and barriers to
discharge in each patient team conferencePerforms 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. - - -Qualifications
Current licensure as a Physical
Therapist in the state of WI.Inpatient rehab experience
preferred.Current BLS/CPR Card.
Keywords: UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Madison , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Madison, Wisconsin
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