Physical Therapist (PT) - Weekend Program- Acute Care

Advocate Health • Two Rivers, WI

20d • $41 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides acute care coverage in a small rural hospital setting. The part-time weekend schedule is three days per week and includes 8 hours on Friday, 6 hours on Saturday, and 6 hours on Sunday. Weekend premiums apply, with an additional $11 per hour for work on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible part-time new hires.

The therapist evaluates patients referred by physicians, develops and implements individualized plans of care, monitors treatment outcomes, and adjusts care as needed. The role also includes patient and family education, discharge planning, clinical documentation, and coordination with physicians and community services. The therapist uses available treatment modalities and exercise equipment, supports quality improvement and coverage needs, and participates in professional development and staff orientation as requested.

The position requires a Wisconsin Physical Therapist license and a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required. No prior experience is required. The role involves physical activity and patient handling, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and transfers, as well as possible exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood and body fluids, and travel-related road and weather hazards.

Requirements

• Wisconsin Physical Therapist license.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 6 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 meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
• Ability to use protective clothing as needed and to perform the job amid potential electrical and chemical hazards and exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Ability to travel if required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and complete appropriate musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establish and implement individualized plans of care based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjust treatment plans based on patient response, and provide status updates to physicians.
• Identify and address factors affecting patients' physical and psychosocial comfort.
• Plan and complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient and family education, community-service referrals, and equipment orders.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines.
• Clean up after treatment, put away equipment, and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transfers, and transportation duties using proper technique.
• Use available modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices according to department orientation and demonstrate knowledge of their indications and contraindications.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to address problems affecting patient outcomes and care quality.
• Manage the assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs and capacity 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 when requested and provide requested feedback in co-worker evaluations.
• Provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing patients' age-specific needs.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible part-time new hires.
• Weekend premium pay, including an additional $11 hourly when working Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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