Dynamic Physical Therapist for Rehab & Recovery

Advocate Health; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. You will monitor progress, adjust care, and facilitate discharge with home programs and patient education.

The role involves documentation, insurance coordination, and collaboration with physicians to optimize outcomes. The position emphasizes professional growth, adherence to licensure requirements, and maintaining standards of care within hospital-based

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months unless exempt.
• Physical Therapist license issued by the state where practice occurs (WI or IL).

Responsibilities

• Interprets referrals and conducts musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary evaluations.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individualized treatment based on evaluation results and goals.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts treatment plans; informs physicians of patient progress.
• Plans for discharge including home programs, teaching, referrals, and equipment.
• Documents care and statistics; applies insurance guidelines for authorization and visits.
• Maintains clean, orderly treatment areas and safe equipment handling.
• Demonstrates modalities and exercise equipment knowledge; knows indications and contraindications.
• Participates in performance improvement and coverage planning; supports staff development.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth; orients new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Decision making

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. You will monitor progress, adjust care, and facilitate discharge with home programs and patient education.

The role involves documentation, insurance coordination, and collaboration with physicians to optimize outcomes. The position emphasizes professional growth, adherence to licensure requirements, and maintaining standards of care within hospital-based