NICU Physical Therapist - Part-time

Children's Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. This is a part-time (24 hours weekly/0.6FTE) position located at our NICU-Wauwatosa. The role provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy and performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Outpatient Clinics. It involves identifying, diagnosing, and treating patients with a wide variety of disabilities. The position also participates in program planning, development and implementation, and Quality Improvement initiatives. The therapist will counsel and instruct patients/families and medical professionals involved with the patient's rehabilitative needs, monitor patient progress, and ensure recommendations are followed. Clinical records are maintained according to established procedures. The role may also participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents as appropriate.

Requirements

Master's Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy required
1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field of Physical Therapy preferred
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin required

Nice To Haves

Experience developmental care
Strong interest in NICU population

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy.
Performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Outpatient Clinics.
Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities.
Participates in program planning, development and implementation.
Participates in Quality Improvement.
Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals involved with the patient's rehabilitative needs.
Monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed.
Maintains clinical records according to established procedures.
May participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents as appropriate.
Supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital.
Engages in activities which support teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric Physical Therapy and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Takes responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement.
Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process and as pertains to physical functioning and development.
Provides Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations.
Successfully completes required competencies.
Provides physical therapy treatment on a continuing basis.
Counsels and trains parents in the area of physical therapy and trains parents to incorporate treatment goals into the home environment.
Actively participates in care management meetings.
Maintains written records of patient status and progress.
Documentation to include but not limited to evaluation and re-evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations.
Maintains up to date insurance authorization/ approval to treat patients.
Works collaboratively with Financial Clearance to obtain authorizations.
Submits all clinical requests in a timely fashion to ensure no lapse in care.
Connects with insurance reviewers as needed to obtain authorization, perform peer to peer review etc.
Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement.
Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy.