Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Mile Bluff Medical Center • Mauston, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Why Mile Bluff Medical Center? Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community. General Information: Job title: Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Schedules available: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday, flexible scheduling of either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. Holiday rotation: Paid Holidays Position Summary: The Physical Therapist position assists patients in pain management, decreasing fall risk, improving mobility and independence, and assisting with discharge planning to improve the patient's functional mobility.

Requirements

• Professional degree in physical therapy required. Doctorate preferred.
• Wisconsin physical therapy license and continuing education to maintain licensure.
• ACLS/BLS certification preferred.
• 1+ years of related work experience required.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of physical therapy.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• ACLS/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with movement dysfunction or pain to improve their ability to perform daily tasks, decrease risk of adverse events (falls, DVT etc.), improve involvement in work tasks, assist in recovery from surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Document all that occurs as it relates to patient care, including evaluations, progress notes, discharges, daily notes, insurance approvals/denials, and phone conversations.
• Communication: Phone calls between PT and other providers, insurance companies, patients, other rehab staff and supervisor.
• Cleaning: helping to clean the treatment rooms, assist with laundry, cleaning the bathroom etc.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree