Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides inpatient rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients. The role assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care, initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions, and evaluates treatment effectiveness and progress toward goals. The therapist collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, addresses pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation, and reports patient progress and discharge barriers at team conferences. The position also includes patient and family education, appropriate documentation, and accurate, timely QI scoring. The therapist is accountable for the care of patients treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy technicians. They may orient staff and students and may assume a supervisor’s duties in that person’s absence. The role is with Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek, a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026.

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.
Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions.
Work cooperatively with patient-care team personnel to maintain professional physical therapy standards and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Observe and evaluate treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals; recommend changes to the physician when needed.
Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to policy, and complete accurate, timely QI 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 as appropriate.
Complete appropriate documentation.
Report patient progress and discharge barriers at patient team conferences.
Orient staff and students when assigned and assume the supervisor’s duties and responsibilities in that person’s absence.

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.