Outpatient Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility & Function

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in West Allis, Wisconsin, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting. You will establish care plans, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure optimal patient results.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient and family education, documentation, and adherence to safety and billing policies, with opportunities to supervise assistants and contribute to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy is required or commensurate educational credentials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret referrals and perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Develop and implement a plan of care with functional goals and monitor patient progress.
• Discharge planning, home programs, and family/patient teaching.
• Complete all required documentation per policy including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and comply with billing and productivity guidelines.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and assist with coverage as needed.
• May supervise PT assistants and rehab staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health in West Allis, Wisconsin, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting. You will establish care plans, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure optimal patient results.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient and family education, documentation, and adherence to safety and billing policies, with opportunities to supervise assistants and contribute to quality improvement.