Physical Therapist

About the role

Creating a better way. It’s more than just the philosophy we were founded on. It’s our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity to empower our patients to achieve their full potential – at work and in life. Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part of something better. QuadMed is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our Quad health center in Lomira, WI. Works within an outpatient clinical setting with emphasis on high quality and cost-effective provision of health care. Completes thorough and evidence-based evaluation, assessment, and care planning for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, integumentary or other diseases or injuries that negatively impact mobility, function, work, school, recreational activities, or other activities of daily living. Completes all plans of care, assesses routinely for progress, and refers to appropriate health care provider as clinically indicated. Functions to full capacity as independent clinician as allowed by state practice act and personal scope of practice, up to and including utilization of direct access in states where it is allowed by law. Must be able to effectively and legally care for patients with all types of diseases and/or injuries sustained in any manner as long as the same fit into a Physical Therapist’s scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients.
• Interfaces with patient's MD regarding care and progress, refers to appropriate provider as required by law in cases of direct access.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individualized treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Adjusts the treatment plan based on the patient’s response to treatment and provides updates to other providers involved in the patient’s care.
• Counsels and educates patients with respect to injury, illnesses, treatments, procedures and wellness issues.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge planning including home program design, patient/family teaching, referral to other provider, and ordering equipment.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy and minimum standards.
• Completes accurate and compliant billing in a timely manner using Physical Therapy CPT codes, including billing to third parties such as private health insurance companies and CMS.
• Ensures billing and documentation will maximize reimbursement