Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Menomonee Falls, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. The caseload will be a mix of orthopedic and neuro/vestibular patients, with at least 25% of the caseload being neuro/vestibular. The position requires participation in an acute care weekend rotation approximately every 6 weeks at Aurora Medical Center - Washington County, and one holiday per year. Acute care shifts involve 2-3 patient care hours daily but are paid for a minimum of 4 hours, with an additional weekend/holiday premium. The role involves interpreting physician referrals, evaluating patients, establishing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring outcomes, and managing patient discharge. Documentation, insurance guideline application, maintaining a clean work area, and performing manual techniques are also key responsibilities. The therapist will utilize various modalities and exercise equipment, participate in performance improvement activities, manage their caseload, and pursue professional growth. Orientation of new staff and participation in coworker evaluations may also be requested. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• No experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to: lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to: lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to: perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
• Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
• Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• Ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Caseload will be part ortho, but 25% or more of caseload could be neuro/vestibular
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians.
• Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate, to record patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
• Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.
• Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature.
• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
• Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level