Physical Therapist / Pt- Flexible! Full Time, Part Time or Prn

Advocate Aurora Health Manitowoc, Wisconsin, US

About the Role

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. · 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. 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. 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. 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; 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. 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. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: · 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, and · Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which the team member practices (Wisconsin or Illinois).

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

No experience required.

Intermediate computer skills. · Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. · from floor to waist. · 20% of the workday. · Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization. · Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; Position may require travel; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus and $5 an hour float differential

$10,000 sign on bonus for full time new hire or $5,000 sign on bonus for part time new hire (.Full time, part time, or PRN/as needed job opportunities available!

Float therapists are provided the training and resources to treat at outpatient clinic locations, no more than 45 minutes from their home.

Float Therapists are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus, $5/hour float premium and comprehensive benefits plan, in addition to flexible hours and schedule! Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training * Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job * Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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 * Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs * full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); About Advocate Health Advocate Health ( is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care ( in Illinois; Atrium Health ( in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care ( in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine ( serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets physician referrals and conducts musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary evaluations.
  • Monitors outcomes and adjusts treatment plans; provides updates to physicians.
  • Plans discharge including home programs and patient teaching.

Qualifications

  • DPT or PT licensure
  • Eligible for state physical therapy license

Required Skills

clinical assessment treatment planning documentation modalities education

Keywords

physical therapy rehabilitation patient care documentation discharge planning

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