Physical Therapist (PT) - Weekend Program- Acute Care
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides acute care physical therapy in a small rural hospital setting. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a five-day schedule that must include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Weekend premiums apply, with an additional $11 per hour for hours worked Friday through Sunday. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time new hires. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, monitors treatment outcomes, and adjusts care based on patient response. The role includes discharge planning and education, required clinical and billing documentation, safe use of treatment modalities and equipment, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities. The therapist also manages an assigned caseload and may assist with staff orientation and peer feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
- Ability to wear protective clothing as needed when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards and blood and body fluids.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Interpret physician referrals and complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
- Establish plans of care and implement individualized treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjust treatment plans based on patient response, provide status updates to physicians, and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
- Plan and complete patient discharges, including written home programs, patient and family teaching, community service referrals, and equipment ordering.
- Complete required documentation, including progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines.
- Clean up after treatment, put away equipment, and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties using proper technique.
- Demonstrate skill in using available modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices, and knowledge of their indications and contraindications.
- Participate in performance improvement activities to address problems affecting patient care and improve quality.
- Manage the assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs and capacity to site leadership, 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 when requested and provide feedback on co-workers during evaluations when requested.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the patient’s age-specific needs.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time new hires.
- Additional $11 hourly premium for work on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Potential shift, on-call, and other premium pay; incentive pay for select positions; and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
