JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Evaluates patients in their home setting anddevelops a physical therapy treatment plan for patients suffering frominjuries, neurological conditions, or muscle, nerve, joint and bonediseases, to restore strength, movement, function, relieve pain, andprevent disability by performing the following duties: ResponsibilitiesReviews Physician\'s referral, patient\'s condition and medical recordsto determine physical therapy treatment required. Obtains history andsubjective components of the evaluation Tests and measures patient\'sstrength, balance, range of motion, motor development, sensoryperception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatoryefficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatmentprograms. Observes posture, position, and palpates anatomical structuresPlans and prepares written treatment plan based on evaluation of patientdata Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain functionInstructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physicalactivities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such ascrutches, canes, and prostheses Administers treatments involvingapplication of physical agents Evaluates effects of treatment at variousstages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit Administersmassage, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization Administerstraction to relieve pain Records treatment, response, and progress inpatient\'s chart or enters information into computer Instructs patientand family in treatment procedures to be continued at home Confers withPhysician and other practitioners to obtain additional patientinformation, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integratephysical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient\'s health careAssist with the supervisory visits of HHA if indicated Participates inthe PI and CQI process through committees as needed Assist in theorientation and training of new staff Education and Experience Graduateof an accredited Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program for PhysicalTherapy Home Health experience is preferred Certification/LicensureLicense to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Wisconsin and/orIllinois as required Approved CPR or BLS certification required within90 days of hire For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a validdriver\'s license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record perMercyhealth\'s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. For those drivingtheir personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver\'s license and reliabletransportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have andmaintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth\'s HR.100 Fleetand Driver Safety policy. Special Physical Demands The Special PhysicalDemands are considered... For full info follow application link.EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunityemployer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. *****APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/172796599B694898