Physical Therapist - PRN
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and plans and implements treatment plans addressing the functional needs of patients with a variety of diagnoses. The role uses exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address functional deficits and requires thorough, timely electronic documentation and accurate records of services, coding, and billing. The therapist communicates with other disciplines, referring providers, assistants, and physicians to support patient outcomes and maintain a high standard of care. The position also contributes to performance improvement and cost-saving initiatives, supports the orientation and mentoring of new partners, and may plan and conduct lectures and training programs for medical staff, students, and community groups. Some independent judgment is required within the scope of practice and professional standards. The schedule is PRN/as needed, with variable shifts typically on day shift.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
- Licensed as a physical therapist in Wisconsin, Illinois, or both, as required.
- CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire.
- Some independent judgment is required, based on scope of practice and within professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Integrate subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
- Use exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address patient deficits.
- Maintain thorough records of services provided, including appropriate coding and billing.
- Communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
- Complete thorough and timely electronic documentation.
- Demonstrate advanced evaluation and treatment techniques, with care delivery assessed through peer review feedback.
- Participate actively in the PI and CQI process and take an active role in performance improvement.
- Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners.
- Participate in departmental cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and communicate effectively among physical therapists, assistants, and the physician group.
- Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Retirement
- Time off
- On-demand pay
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
