Physical Therapist (PT) - Peds/Ortho - $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Advocate Health•Two Rivers, WI

15d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for pediatric and orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation in Manitowoc County. The position is 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday. The therapist must be able to work four or five days per week and work until closing at least two days per week. The role also participates in the hospital acute-care weekend and holiday rotation, averaging three to four weekends and up to one holiday per year. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, establishes individualized plans of care, provides treatment, monitors outcomes, and adjusts treatment as needed. The role includes patient and family education, discharge planning, documentation, equipment use and care, caseload management, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities. The therapist provides age-appropriate care and maintains required certifications and licensure. The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, push, pull, and perform patient transfers and hands-on treatment. Work may involve exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood and body fluids, and travel-related road and weather hazards. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time new hires. The listed pay range is $41.10–$61.65.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work four or five days per week and until clinic closing on at least two days per week.
Ability to participate in weekend and holiday rotation; the stated average is three to four weekends and up to one holiday per year.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and squat throughout the workday; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 10 pounds from waist to overhead; carry up to 40 pounds at waist height; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to perform repetitive hand use, including simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine hand manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
Functional use of senses for effective communication and ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
Ability to operate equipment necessary for the job.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Interpret physician referrals and complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
Establish and implement individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings and functional goals.
Monitor patient outcomes, adjust treatment plans in response to patient progress, and provide status updates to physicians.
Identify and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
Plan and complete patient discharges, including home exercise programs, patient and family teaching, referrals to community services, and equipment orders.
Complete required documentation, including progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling records; apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines.
Clean and organize the treatment area and put away equipment after patient treatment.
Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transfers, and transport duties using proper techniques.
Use modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices appropriately, demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications.
Participate in performance improvement activities to resolve problems affecting care outcomes and improve quality.
Manage the assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs to site leadership, and assist with coverage as needed.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department inservices, and professional literature.
Orient new staff to clinical and department policies when requested and provide feedback on co-workers when requested.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
Participate in the hospital acute-care weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time new hires.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development and well-being programs.