Therapist, Physical
About The Position
As a Physical Therapist (PT) at Westfields Hospital & Clinic, you will perform comprehensive assessment of therapy patient, develop a plan of care, perform treatment as indicated, assess patient’s response to treatment, and assist with discharge planning. Duties include: Utilizes exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and education to improve the patient’s overall mobility, pain, and functional ability. Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient, family/caregiver, and other members of the healthcare team. Evaluates inpatient and outpatient physical therapy patients. Establishes a plan of care and implement treatment, including exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and education. Reassesses response to treatment, altering plan of care as necessary, to optimize a patient’s mobility, pain, and functional abilities. Assists in discharge planning process. Documents on electronic health system in a timely manner. Communicates with referring practitioner, nursing unit, and other departments when appropriate. Completes continuing education requirements, and provides staff in-service of material learned.
Requirements
- Current physical therapist license in the State of Wisconsin
- BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of previous physical therapy experience
- Experience in EPIC computer system
Responsibilities
- Utilizes exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and education to improve the patient’s overall mobility, pain, and functional ability.
- Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient, family/caregiver, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Evaluates inpatient and outpatient physical therapy patients.
- Establishes a plan of care and implement treatment, including exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and education.
- Reassesses response to treatment, altering plan of care as necessary, to optimize a patient’s mobility, pain, and functional abilities.
- Assists in discharge planning process.
- Documents on electronic health system in a timely manner.
- Communicates with referring practitioner, nursing unit, and other departments when appropriate.
- Completes continuing education requirements, and provides staff in-service of material learned.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- 403b retirement program
- competitive paid time off (PTO)
- short-term disability pay
- long-term disability options
- life insurance options
- flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- education reimbursements
- employee assistance programs (EAP)
- employee well-being program
- free parking
- employee recognition and rewards
- social club discounts to area attractions and events
- community volunteer pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
