Physical Therapist - Inpatient

SSM Health • Fond du Lac, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Great mix of orthopedic and neurologic rehab. Come grow with us! Mentorship available. Continuing Education. Earn extra money with our Clinical Ladder! 4 or 5 day schedule options. Fond du Lac is only 1 hour away from Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. Lower cost of living and still near all the fun. Lake Winnebago, numerous bike and hiking trails, festivals, weekly free outdoor concerts at Thelma in the summer and more! Job Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• No experience required
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
• Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
• Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level