Physical Therapist (PT) - Pelvic Health - $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Advocate Health•Manitowoc, WI

15d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for its outpatient rehabilitation department in Manitowoc County. The position is 40 hours per week and qualifies for a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The therapist will join an experienced, collaborative physical therapy and sports health team with strong clinical outcomes and patient experience scores. Clinical mentorship and continuing education are available. Days and hours will be determined with consideration for clinic and personal needs. Most hours are outpatient, with acute training provided for weekend hospital coverage, typically no more than three to four weekends per year, including up to one holiday. New graduates are welcome; pelvic health interest or experience is welcomed but not required. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitors outcomes, coordinates care, and plans discharges. The role also includes documentation, billing, scheduling, caseload management, equipment and treatment-area upkeep, safety practices, quality improvement, and professional development. The therapist may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides or technicians, and students, as applicable. The position requires a doctorate in physical therapy (or educational requirements appropriate to the graduation date), a physical therapist license in the state of work, and BLS certification within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required. No prior work experience is required. The posted pay range is $41.10–$61.65.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintain continuing education requirements mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where the employee works.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully complete competency assessments and requirements for patient care consistent with site standards.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to assess patient-status data and interpret information needed to identify age-specific patient requirements.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 10 pounds from waist to overhead; lift and carry up to 40 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance; 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 to communicate effectively.
Ability to wear protective clothing as needed when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and body fluids.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Interest or experience in pelvic health.

Responsibilities

Interpret physician referrals and conduct appropriate musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
Establish plans of care and provide individualized treatment based on evaluations and functional goals.
Monitor outcomes, adjust treatment plans based on patient response, and provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
Address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
Plan and complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient and family education, community-service referrals, transition planning, and equipment orders as appropriate.
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to support optimal patient care.
Complete required documentation in accordance with department policy and accreditation standards, including evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate.
Record patient care and progress; complete daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines and meet established productivity standards.
Follow billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Clean and organize the treatment area and put away equipment after patient treatment.
Perform manual techniques and patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties using proper technique.
Use available modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices appropriately; understand their indications and contraindications.
Promote patient safety and follow safety and infection-control measures.
Participate in performance-improvement activities to resolve care issues and improve quality.
Manage an assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs to site leadership, and assist with coverage based on department and regional needs.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
Orient new staff to clinical and department policies and provide coworker feedback when requested.
As applicable, supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders, and physical therapy students, including delegation, direction, and ongoing supervision.