Physical Therapist Outpatient PRN

American Addiction Centers•Mequon, WI

3d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, PRN (as needed) position for an Outpatient Physical Therapist at the AMC Grafton - Outpatient Rehabilitation clinic in Mequon. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and managing patient discharge. Responsibilities include documentation, billing, and maintaining productivity standards. The therapist will also be involved in cleaning, equipment management, and promoting patient safety. Participation in performance improvement activities, caseload management, and professional growth is expected. The role may involve supervising physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA).
No experience required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Job Requirements: Education
Preferred Job Requirements: Certification / Registration / License
Preferred Job Requirements: Experience
Preferred Job Requirements: Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes evaluations (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary).
Establishes and implements plans of care based on evaluation results and functional goals.
Monitors and adjusts treatment plans based on patient response and communicates updates to physicians and teammates.
Identifies and addresses patient's physical and psychosocial comfort needs.
Plans and completes patient discharge, including home programs, patient/family teaching, community service referrals, transition planning, and equipment ordering.
Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders for optimal patient care.
Completes all required documentation (evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries) following department policy and accreditation standards.
Records patient care and progress, completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Maintains site/department established productivity standards.
Understands and adheres to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps the area neat and orderly.
Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in the use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures.
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient care outcomes and quality of care.
Manages assigned caseload, informs site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover, and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing feedback.
May supervise physical therapy assistants, including delegating patients, providing direction, recommendations, and ongoing supervision.
May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments and teaching appropriate techniques.
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

Compensation: Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program