Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

This position is organizationally located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rehabilitation Services Division. This physical therapist provides professional, independent physical therapy services in the assigned area with the general supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor. The employee meets all regulatory and statutory requirements including graduation from an approved program in Physical Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university and holds a current license to practice Physical Therapy.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals.
• Examination and evaluation includes a medical history, systems review, special tests and measures including neuromuscular, sensorimotor, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and/or respiratory functions as indicated.
• Plans and implements initial and subsequent treatment programs based on their evaluation and examination.
• Examples of treatment given by this staff physical therapist include: therapeutic exercises; functional training for home, community, and work; manual therapy techniques, electrotherapeutic modalities; physical agents and mechanical modalities; wound management and respiratory care.
• Plans and implements appropriate patient education programs involving the patient, family and significant others in the instructional process.
• Evaluates patient's needs for assistive devices, and adaptive appliances, recommends adjustments for prosthetic/orthotic devices and makes minor adjustments to obtain maximal functional benefits.
• Uses outcome measures to document patient's progress towards established goals, modify interventions and plan of care, and for discharge planning.
• Completes all patient care documentation in accordance with rehabilitation policy.
• Communicates readily with the multidisciplinary treatment team, advising the team of patient's needs and progress; this communication occurs through team meetings, written reports and verbal communication, such as personal and telephone conversations.
• Assists the clinical education coordinator in arranging and providing educational experiences for physical therapy students that affiliate at the facility.
• May be assigned the responsibility of attending and participating in various specialty clinics within the medical center.
• Plans and presents in-service education programs on occasion as requested by the unit Education Coordinator or Program Manager.
• Assists in providing patient coverage for absent staff members to insure continuity and quality of care.
• Follows established Program and Division policies and procedures related to fire, disaster, and security measures.
• Responsible for following scheduling guidelines.
• Follows established procedures and policies in hazardous material handling/communication, equipment safety, infection control/universal fluid precautions, and other safety procedures that have been developed for Physical Therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am to 4:00pm

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 08523F & 08524F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized