To provide physical therapy intervention to clients served and to be a productive member of the physical therapy department.Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Participates with the treatment team in the development, implementation, assessment, and documentation of
individualized patient treatment plans under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
Patient Care: Provides treatment to patients in accordance with currently accepted clinical and program procedures
Patient Care: Displays professional demeanor and exhibits interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain productive working
relationships with patients, families, staff, and peers
Professional Growth: Assumes personal responsibility for own professional growth through maintenance of education including facility
mandatory training hours
Safety: Contributes to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
Program Development: Attends and actively participates in departmental, facility wide and programmatic meetings
Student Program: Actively participates in student program
Facilitates Quality Care: Participates in Lead teams and committees as assigned or interest arises
Age appropriateness: Demonstrates competency of age related issues in the application of growth and development, rehabilitation, and physical therapy treatment standards
To be proficient in the EMR Welsky (EMR) within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications:
Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Requires a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, philosophy, and the effect of treatment procedures on body function and
structure. Knowledge of neuro-developmental treatment and motor control and understanding of neurological dysfunction and its effect on motor performance.
Education: Completion of physical therapy assistant program from an accredited school and CPR certification.
Experience: Preferred 1 year experience in neuro-rehabilitation setting will consider graduates with clinical education experience in neuro-rehabilitation.
Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.