at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Responsibilities
Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation
Tests and measures patient's strength, balance, range of motion, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Observes posture, position, and palpates anatomical structures
Plans and prepares written treatment plan based on evaluation of patient data
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit
Administers massage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization
Administers traction to relieve pain
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
Assist with the supervisory visits of HHA if indicated
Participates in the PI and CQI process through committees as needed
Assist in the orientation and training of new staff
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for Physical Therapy
Home health experience is preferred
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in state of practice
Approved CPR certification required within 90 days
Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercy's HR-01 Fleet Safety policy.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
