Physical Therapist; PT- outpatient

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$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr

Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, 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; utilizes appropriate techniques.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes; adjusts the treatment plan based on patient response; provides status updates to physicians and teammates; addresses factors affecting patient comfort.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referrals for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment as indicated.
• Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care.
• Completes required documentation per department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co-signatures, including evaluations, progress notes, reports, and discharge summaries; records patient care and progress; completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; maintains productivity standards.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area; performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting tasks; uses modalities and equipment per department orientation; understands indications/contraindications of modalities and exercises; promotes patient safety and follows safety and infection control measures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient care outcomes and quality of care; manages caseload and coordinates coverage as needed.
• Participates in continuing education, departmental in-services, and literature review; orients new staff to policies; contributes to coworker evaluations as requested.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants and extenders according to state and local requirements; delegating, giving treatment recommendations, and supervising while maintaining responsibility for patient care goals; may supervise students after prior clinical experience.

• Education — Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or equivalent; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by state standards.
• Certification / Registration / License — Physical Therapy License in Illinois or Wisconsin;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA) obtained within 90 days unless exempted by department leader.
• Work Experience — No experience required.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities — Intermediate computer skills; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities; completion of competency assessments; annual educational requirements for hospital certifications; ability to care for patients across age ranges with appropriate growth and development knowledge.

• 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; lift up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead; lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform sliding transfers with assistance.
• Repetitive hand use: simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation for massage and joint mobilization; necessary sensory capabilities for effective communication.
• Exposure to electrical/chemical hazards and risk of blood/fluids; may require protective clothing; may involve travel with road/weather exposure.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Disclaimer All responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not necessarily include all duties assigned and may change as needed by leadership.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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