Physical Therapist – Lead

Position Purpose:

To provide the administrative and clinical supervision of the of the Therapy department along with Lead OT and Lead SLP.

Safely provide Physical Therapy Services to the clients who are residents of the facility of all programs and works to be a productive member of the treatment team.

Interacts professionally with residents, physicians, funding sources, community and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group therapy to patients as ordered by physician.

Provide Physical Therapy evaluations of patients

Assist in the development of programs specific to the needs of patients within each program.

Act as a liaison between the Physical Therapy Department, Administrator and all programs within the facility.

Provide administrative and clinical supervision of the Physical Therapy staff including Therapy Students.

Document all clinical services provided.

Conduct job duties in a manner to ensure the safety of patients, family and staff.

Adhere to Administrative, Clinical and Human Resources Policies of Lakeview

Provide patient and family education when indicated. .

Qualifications:

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of brain injury, neuropsychological, and physical disability evaluation, and how to conduct Occupational Therapy. To be proficient in the EMR Wellsky within 90 days of hire.

Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure: Licensed by the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Regulation and Licensing to practice Physical Therapy.

Experience: Minimum 2 years clinical experience, supervisory experience in a clinical setting required.

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