Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient PRN

American Addiction Centers • West Allis, WI

2d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, per diem (PRN) Physical Therapist position in the Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation department at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. The role involves interpreting physician referrals, conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Responsibilities also include patient discharge planning, documentation, billing, and maintaining productivity standards. The position requires hands-on patient care, including manual techniques, transfers, and the use of modalities and equipment. The therapist will also participate in performance improvement activities and may supervise 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.
• 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.
• Maintains 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

• Certification / Registration / License (Preferred)
• Experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (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 adjusts treatment plans based on patient response.
• Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
• Identifies and addresses factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort.
• Plans and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment.
• Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards.
• Records patient care and progress of each assigned patient.
• 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 various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing 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.
• Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education, 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, extenders (rehab aides/techs), and students.
• Delegates patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations, and supervision.
• Maintains responsibility for patient plan of care and goals when supervising others.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree