Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

American Addiction Centers•Lake Geneva, WI

5d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position at Aurora Sports Health Lake Geneva, requiring 40 hours per week with no weekends or holidays. The role involves interpreting physician referrals, conducting evaluations, establishing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and managing discharge planning. Responsibilities include documentation, daily statistics, billing, scheduling, and adhering to insurance guidelines. The position also involves maintaining a clean work environment, performing manual techniques, using modalities and exercise equipment, promoting patient safety, and participating in performance improvement activities. The role may involve supervising physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students. There are two specific roles available: one requiring pelvic floor experience for a blended caseload, and another for pediatric care with flexible scheduling that includes two nights until 7 pm and ideally four 10-hour days.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
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).
No experience required.
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.
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
Position requires repetitive use of hands: 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

Physical Therapist with Pelvic Floor experience needed to see blended caseload to include pelvic floor.
Pediatric experience for Role 2.
Travel may be required.

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 appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan.
Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these 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 assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards.
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 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.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs 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, including delegating patients and providing direction, recommendations, and supervision.
May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments and teaching appropriate techniques.
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
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