Physical Therapist I

Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sr. Executive Y Health and in accordance with Association policies, the Physical Therapist I is responsible for providing excellent health care to our clients by ensuring a positive experience through exercise instruction in our Parkinson's Disease program. The program is scheduled for two one-hour sessions each week. Physical Therapist I is scheduled as needed.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide client care, evaluate functional needs, and provide consultation with other healthcare specialists as needed within a community-based exercise environment.
2. Maintain the following forms of documentation:
3. Client in-take form: contact information, current and past medical history, occupation, emergency contacts
4. Attendance
5. Intensity (resistance/speed/time) on the appropriate pieces of exercise equipment
6. Special concerns or consideration that may arise during sessions
7. Help to develop protocols for specialty populations, including Parkinson's Disease
8. Participate in research studies supported by the facility.
9. Continue education in order to develop skills by attending company continuing education events and approved professional courses.
10. Direct the assistance of support staff to achieve optimal client participation in the exercise classes.
11. Incorporate participation of a family member or caregiver whenever it seems appropriate to optimize and continue the participation of the client in the exercise program and ensure and provided a safe exercise environment for all the clients within the class.
12. Is committed to the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee's Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention efforts as a mandatory reporter.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid and Current state licensure to practice physical therapy
2. A minimum of 1-year clinical experience in working with individuals, preferably in an out-patient setting
3. Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program, preferred
4. Geriatric specialty, experience with Parkinson's Disease and/or physical & rehabilitation medicine work, preferred
5. Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross
6. Current in contemporary physical therapy best practice through educational workshops, continuing education, etc.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Proficient in addressing patient concerns related to their condition, progress, and participation in the exercise program.
2. Possess the knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the client population that will be receiving services.
3. Able to communicate effectively with clients and staff on duty and demonstrate excellent professional behavior
4. Has strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
5. Demonstrate the ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
6. Possess the ability to manage clients of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
7. Demonstrate knowledge and can implement treatment practices related to the geriatric patient with special focus on individuals with Parkinson Disease
8. Possess the physical abilities to walk, stand for long periods, over 80% of the assigned work period and lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds.