- 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
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
- Inpatient rehab experience preferred
- Current BLS/CPR Card
- Other
Physical Therapist - Watertown, United States - UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Description
Description
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly by Lifepoint Health in partnership with UW Health and UnityPoint Health Meriter. A career at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is more than a job. Its a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the City of Four Lakes who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Madison metropolitan area need them If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply
Our Benefits:
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Low therapist-to-patient ratios
Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
Supportive leadership and culture
What you will do in this role:
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.