Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Neuro

Advocate Health•West Allis, WI

5d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in an outpatient neuro setting at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. The role involves evaluating patients with various diagnoses, establishing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include patient discharge planning, documentation, billing, and maintaining productivity standards. The therapist will also be involved in cleaning and organizing the work area, performing manual techniques, and utilizing various equipment and modalities. Participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education, and potentially supervising physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students is also expected.

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)
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.
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
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

Vestibular experience is preferred.
Previous experience with advanced technologies including LiteGait, Bioness and Ekso Bionics is also preferred.
Schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm is 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 attends to patient's physical and psychosocial comfort 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 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 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 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 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 appropriately following 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 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