Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides and administers physical therapy to patients and residents in accordance with physician orders and plans of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. The role is part of an in-house therapy program at Montello Care Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing community offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The position is PRN, typically 2 or 3 days per week, and is on-site in Montello, Wisconsin. Compensation is $45.00–$55.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The therapist upholds professional, legal, and ethical standards; provides quality services and outcomes; examines and evaluates patients; interprets referrals; develops and revises plans of care; and maintains treatment records. Benefits vary by employment status.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy education course.
- Licensed in the state where the practitioner will work.
- Must not be excluded or sanctioned from a state or federal program.
- Demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance.
- Have proficient administrative and communication skills within the department, facility, and company.
- Have thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in physical therapy.
- Display working knowledge of multidisciplinary practice scopes in outpatient, ALF, ILF, or LTC settings.
- Have thorough knowledge of payer-source documentation and payment requirements.
- Have the ability to use analytical skills to develop outcome-driven solutions.
- Have prior EMR/computer experience.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Uphold professional, legal, and ethical standards of practice as defined by the AOTA and State Practice Act.
- Ensure service and operational excellence for assigned activities, delivering quality services and outcomes that meet or exceed the expectations of people using or affected by the rehabilitation department.
- Perform initial patient examinations and evaluations, interpret referrals, and create initial plans of care, revising them as appropriate.
- Create and maintain a patient record for each treatment.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options designed for flexibility
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO
- Flexible scheduling
- Shift differentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts
- Early wage access
- Paid orientation and ongoing paid training
