Physical Therapist - Appleton Clinic

Children's Hospital and Health System•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to children’s health and well-being. The Physical Therapist provides direct physical therapy care and related support across pediatric inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings. The role evaluates and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities, supports coordinated department operations, and participates in program planning, development, implementation, and quality improvement. The Physical Therapist counsels and instructs patients and families, coordinates with medical professionals and other care team members, monitors progress, and maintains clinical records. The role may also include community outreach and event coverage, student or resident education and mentorship, staff training, and professional development activities. Inpatient-unit staff participate in a weekend and holiday on-call rotation.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent growth and development and child and family responses to fear, illness, injury, and hospitalization.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for working with patients, families, and medical staff in a team environment.
Ability to represent the organization professionally and promote a positive image of its services.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
Wisconsin state Physical Therapist license.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience in pediatric physical therapy or sports medicine.

Responsibilities

Support the hospital’s mission and strategic objectives, contribute to teamwork, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in weekend and holiday on-call coverage rotation for inpatient units.
Provide physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and ongoing treatment, and complete required competencies.
Counsel and train parents, help them incorporate treatment goals into the home environment, and participate in care management meetings.
Maintain patient records, including evaluations, treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and insurance authorization documentation.
Maintain current insurance authorizations, collaborate with Financial Clearance, submit clinical requests promptly, and communicate with insurance reviewers as needed.
Use equipment, supplies, and time efficiently; participate in cost-control efforts and pursue third-party reimbursement.
Make referrals and monitor the progress of children evaluated or enrolled in therapy as part of discharge planning.
Contribute to department productivity and facilitate prior authorizations for treatment.
Participate in needs assessment, program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; support training of new team members.
Set professional growth goals, pursue continuing education, and participate in personal and department improvement.
Supervise and train students or residents, provide staff in-service training, and lecture on physical therapy topics.
Apply current research findings in practice and participate in data collection.
Support community education and outreach, including event medical coverage, and coordinate, develop, or staff outreach programs.