Physical Therapist; PT- Weekend program- acute care

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)- Weekend program- acute care

Physical Therapist (PT) - Weekend program - acute care

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Base pay range

$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr

Major 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 adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response; provides status updates to physicians and attends to factors affecting the patient's physical and psychosocial comfort.
• 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; 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 manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices 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 and informs site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department in services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing feedback as requested.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles and the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret information needed to identify each patient s age-specific requirements, as described in department policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required.
• Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required

• Bachelor s Degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate effectively.
• Maintenance of annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead; carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Repetitive use of hands for tasks such as simple grasping (5-15 lbs., ~20% of the workday) and pushing/pulling (75-100 lbs., ~10% of the day); fine manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
• Functional use of senses to communicate effectively.
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; may require protective clothing.
• Position may require travel; may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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