Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

American Addiction Centers • Fond du Lac, WI

3d • $41 - $62 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. The caseload will primarily consist of general outpatient orthopedic patients. There will be infrequent rotations to the Inpatient Fond du Lac Aurora hospital. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

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.
• 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

• Certification / Registration / License
• Experience
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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 for 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, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries.
• Records patient care and progress for assigned patients.
• 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 available in the area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes.
• 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 feedback as requested.
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree