Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides care to adult and geriatric patients participating in an inpatient medical rehabilitation program at Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek, a new 40-bed facility scheduled to open in 2026. The therapist assesses patient needs, develops and updates individualized plans of care, delivers appropriate interventions, and evaluates treatment outcomes and progress toward goals. The role includes addressing pain that interferes with function or participation, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, and documenting care and quality-improvement scores accurately and on time. The therapist also provides patient and family education, reports progress and discharge barriers at team conferences, and may orient staff and students or assume supervisor duties when needed. The position is per diem.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided to patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy technicians.
May orient staff and students and assume the supervisor's duties and responsibilities in that individual's absence.
Assess patients' needs and identify and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions.
Work cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain professional physical therapy practice standards and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and progress toward short- and long-term goals; recommend changes to the physician when needed.
Perform appropriate patient assessments and reassessments in accordance with policy.
Complete accurate and timely quality-improvement scoring.
Assess pain that interferes with function or participation in rehabilitation, implement appropriate interventions to reduce pain, and contact the physician when appropriate.
Formulate and update patient-specific physical therapy plans of care.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, and include family in teaching when appropriate.
Complete appropriate documentation.
Report patient progress and discharge barriers at each patient team conference.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Brand-new hospital with cutting-edge equipment and technology.