Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute/Outpatient - $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Advocate Health•Two Rivers, WI

15d•$41 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides inpatient acute care at a regional hospital three days per week and outpatient services two days per week. Outpatient work is mainly orthopedic, and specialty interests are encouraged. Comprehensive mentoring is available for newly graduated therapists. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position covers four to five acute-care hospital weekends or holidays per year. The therapist evaluates patients, establishes and implements individualized plans of care, monitors outcomes, adjusts treatment, and communicates patient status with physicians and teammates. The role includes discharge planning and education, documentation and billing, caseload and coverage management, maintaining a clean and safe treatment area, and participating in quality improvement and professional development. The therapist may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, technicians, and students as permitted by applicable requirements. This full-time position is 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $41.10–$61.65, and the posting advertises a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintain continuing education requirements mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Physical Therapist license in the state where the employee works.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
No prior work experience required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully complete competency assessments and requirements for patient care consistent with site standards.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served, including lifespan growth and development principles and the ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient needs.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 10 pounds from waist to overhead; lift and carry up to 40 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to perform repetitive hand use, including simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
Functional use of senses sufficient for effective communication.
Ability to wear protective clothing as needed when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards and blood or body fluids.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to travel if required, with potential exposure to road and weather hazards.

Nice To Haves

Specialty interests in outpatient physical therapy are encouraged and welcomed.

Responsibilities

Interpret physician referrals as appropriate and conduct musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
Establish plans of care and provide individualized treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; monitor outcomes and adjust treatment based on patient response.
Provide patient status updates to physicians and teammates, and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
Plan and complete patient discharges, including written home programs, patient and family education, community-service referrals, transition planning, and equipment orders as appropriate.
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to support optimal patient care.
Complete required documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; record care and patient progress.
Complete daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; follow insurance authorization and visit guidelines and department productivity standards.
Follow billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Clean and organize the treatment area and put away equipment after treatment.
Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transfers, and transportation duties using proper technique.
Use modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices appropriately; understand their indications and contraindications.
Promote patient safety and follow safety and infection-control measures.
Participate in performance-improvement activities to address problems affecting patient outcomes and quality of care.
Manage assigned caseload, inform site leadership of coverage needs, and assist with coverage based on department and regional needs.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
Orient new staff to clinical and department policies as requested and provide feedback on co-workers during evaluation processes as requested.
As applicable, supervise physical therapy assistants, delegate patients to assistive personnel, direct and oversee treatment, and retain responsibility for patient plans of care and goals.
As applicable, supervise physical therapy extenders and teach them appropriate techniques for specific patients.
As applicable, supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.
Cover inpatient acute care three days per week and outpatient services two days per week, including four to five acute-care hospital weekends or holidays per year.