Physical Therapist (PT) - Weekend Program- Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes, adjusts treatment plans based on patient response, and provides status updates to physicians.
• Identifies and addresses factors affecting the patient's physical and psychosocial comfort.
• Plans and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, community service referrals, and equipment ordering.
• Completes required documentation, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling, following department policy.
• Applies insurance guidelines for authorization and number of visits.
• Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and maintains a neat and orderly area.
• Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper techniques.
• Demonstrates skill in using modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices per department orientation checklist.
• Understands indications and contraindications of modalities and exercises.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and quality of care.
• Manages assigned caseload, communicates coverage needs to site leadership, and assists with coverage as needed.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department inservices, 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months, unless waived by department leadership.
• Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience

No experience required.

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• 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.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Repetitive use of hands: simple grasping (5-15 lbs., 20% of the workday), pushing/pulling (up to 75-100 lbs., 10% of the day), and fine manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
• Functional use of senses for effective communication.
• Ability to wear protective clothing when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and body fluids.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to road and weather hazards due to travel requirements.
• 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.