Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Advocate Health•Marinette, WI

8d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works across outpatient pelvic health and general orthopedic services, interpreting physician referrals and completing evaluations in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary areas. The therapist develops and implements individualized plans of care, monitors patient outcomes, adjusts treatment as needed, and communicates patient status to physicians and other team members. The position is approximately 50% outpatient pelvic health and 50% general orthopedic outpatient care at the Sports Health and Mobility location. Occasional weekend coverage in the acute care department is required. The therapist plans patient discharges, provides home programs and patient/family education, supports transitions across the continuum of care, and arranges community referrals or equipment as appropriate. The role includes accurate documentation, billing, scheduling, authorization and productivity responsibilities; maintaining a safe and orderly treatment area; and using modalities, exercise equipment, and other clinical devices appropriately. The therapist participates in quality improvement, manages an assigned caseload, supports coverage needs, and pursues professional development. The position may include supervision of physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides or technicians, and physical therapy students, as permitted by applicable requirements. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility within that timeframe. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires. The listed pay range is $41.10 to $61.65.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintain continuing education requirements required by applicable state professional standards.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where the employee works.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
No 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 to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess and interpret patient data in relation to age-specific 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.
Ability to 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 to communicate effectively.
Ability to wear protective clothing as needed due to exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and body fluids.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to travel if required, with possible exposure to road and weather hazards.

Responsibilities

Interpret physician referrals and conduct appropriate patient evaluations.
Establish and implement individualized plans of care based on evaluation results and functional goals.
Monitor treatment outcomes, adjust plans of care in response to patients, and provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
Address factors affecting patients' physical and psychosocial comfort.
Plan and complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient and family education, community 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, in accordance with department policies and accreditation standards.
Record patient care and progress, and complete daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines and maintain established productivity standards.
Follow billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Clean and organize treatment areas and put equipment away after patient treatment.
Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties using proper technique.
Use modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices appropriately, and demonstrate knowledge of 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 care quality.
Manage an assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs 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 requested feedback in co-worker evaluations.
Supervise physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides or technicians, and physical therapy students when applicable and permitted, while maintaining responsibility for patient plans of care and goals.
Provide approximately 50% outpatient pelvic health care and 50% general orthopedic outpatient care.
Provide occasional weekend coverage in the acute care department.