Physical Therapist (PT) - Pelvic Health Outpatient

Advocate Health•Waukesha, WI

11d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This position interprets physician referrals and completes comprehensive evaluations including musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems. The Physical Therapist establishes and implements individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and functional goals, utilizing appropriate techniques. They monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide updates to physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role also involves planning for patient discharge, including providing home programs, patient/family education, and coordinating community services. Accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, is essential, adhering to department policies and accreditation standards. Daily statistics, billing, and scheduling are also part of the responsibilities. The Physical Therapist is responsible for maintaining productivity standards, understanding and adhering to billing and documentation policies, and ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of the treatment area. This role involves performing various manual techniques, patient positioning, and transfers, which require physical exertion such as lifting and pushing/pulling. Proficiency in using modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices is expected, along with knowledge of their indications and contraindications. Promoting patient safety through participation in safety initiatives and adherence to infection control measures is crucial. The Physical Therapist participates in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and quality of care. They manage their caseload, communicate coverage needs to leadership, and assist with coverage as required. Professional growth is encouraged through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature. The role may involve orienting new staff, participating in co-worker evaluations, and potentially supervising physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students, while maintaining ultimate responsibility for patient care plans and goals.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
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)
Previous Pelvic exp 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.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in learning male and female pelvic health preferred.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan.
Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries.
Records patient care and progress of each patient assigned.
Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
May supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs), and physical therapy students.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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
$5,000 sign on bonus for full-time
$2,500 for part-time