Outpatient Sports Physical Therapist - Part-time

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Cedarburg (WI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Pediatric Sports Physical Therapist for two clinics in Mequon and Cedarburg, WI. The 0.8 FTE position involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients with sports and orthopedic injuries, including post-surgical rehab and growth-related conditions.

Master's in Physical Therapy and Wisconsin PT license are required, with BLS certification. The role offers collaboration with a broader sports medicine team and occasional on-field coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Wisconsin PT license required (or eligible).
• BLS/ACLS certified healthcare provider required.

Responsabilités

• Provide PT evaluations and ongoing treatment in pediatric outpatient clinics.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on treatment plans and progress.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in program planning, quality improvement and care coordination.
• Collaborate with surgeons, primary care and athletic trainers within the sports medicine team.

Connaissances

Pediatric PT

Flexible scheduling

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy and performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Outpatient Clinics.

Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities.

Participates in program planning, development and implementation.

Participates in Quality Improvement.

Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals involved with the patient's rehabilitative needs, monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed.

Maintains clinical records according to established procedures.

May participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents as appropriate.

Essential Functions

Organizational Responsibilities: supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital; engages in activities which support teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric Physical Therapy and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; takes responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement.

Developmental: Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process and as pertains to physical functioning and development.

Patient Evaluation: Provides Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations. Successfully completes required competencies.

Treatment: Provides physical therapy treatment on a continuing basis.

Case Management: Counsels and trains parents in the area of physical therapy and trains parents to incorporate treatment goals into the home environment. Actively participates in care management meetings.

Documentation: Maintains written records of patient status and progress. Documentation to include but not limited to evaluation and re-evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations.

Insurance/Authorization: Maintains up to date insurance authorization/ approval to treat patients. Works collaboratively with Financial Clearance to obtain authorizations. Submits all clinical requests in a timely fashion to ensure no lapse in care. Connects with insurance reviewers as needed to obtain authorization, perform peer to peer review etc.

Cost Containment: Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement.

Discharge Planning: Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy.

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy required

Experience

1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field or sports medicine field of Physical Therapy preferred

Licenses and Certifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin required

Position Details

This Sports Physical Therapist position is a 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week).

Typically developing patient population with sports and orthopedic injuries including but not limited to post-surgical rehab, fractures, growth and overuse related injuries, trauma, spine, sports specific rehab and concussion.

Opportunity for collaboration with broader sports med team including surgeons, primary care sports med, athletic trainers and sports PT's at other regional clinics.

Looking for candidates with interest in sports medicine rehab with potential for occasional on-field coverage for interested applicants.

Youth/adolescent sports and orthopedic background strongly desired, with additional pediatric experience potentially including coaching, teaching, mentoring.

This role will include an 8 hour day every Saturday in Mequon (8-4 pm), as well as 2-3 days (24 hours per week) during the week in Cedarburg clinic.

This clinic is located at 1655 W Mequon Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 (Mequon Clinic) and 7861 WI-60 Trunk, Cedarburg, WI 53012 (Cedarburg Clinic).

This is a part-time position located at our Mequon and Cedarburg Clinics.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Additional Employer Information

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Affiliation

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