Physical Therapist

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Lee Lane Physical Medicine team in Wisconsin. The PT evaluates patients, sets goals, and creates individual care plans within the department's scope of services.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, coordinating with the care team, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. A WI license and CPR certification are required; a sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current Wisconsin Physical Therapist license at hire or prior to services.
• CPR/AED certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop goals and a plan of care within scope of services.
• Implement and coordinate PT treatment with the overall plan and other professionals.
• Review plan of care and adjust program per department policy.
• Educate patients and families on functional outcomes and abilities.
• Document evaluation, treatment, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provide supervision of PT Assistants as per rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with team, patients, families, and insurers.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean work area to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Discharge planning and home program provision when appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science / Master's / Doctorate in PT

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Physical Therapist to our Team!

• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• Shift: 1st
• Schedule:
• Hours per week: 40
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Lee Lane Physical Medicine

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and develops goals and a plan of care within the scopе of services. The Physical Therapist reviews the plan and goals and progresses and/or revises the program appropriately.

• Evaluates patient and develops goals and appropriate treatment plan.
• Implements and coordinates Physical Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.
• Reviews plan of care and progresses or adjusts program as indicated and according to department policy.
• Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.
• Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.
• Provides/recommends adaptive equipment or assistive devices as indicated to increase the independence of the patient.
• Plans discharge with treatment team and provides home program if necessary.
• Educates patients and families in regard to functional outcomes and abilities of patient.
• Participates in team conferences and discharge planning with departmental staff and/or members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants according to rules/regulations.
• Performs the necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• The PT has regular access to and is expected to maintain the protected health information of patients in their care.
• Documentation is required and is in accordance with professional, regulatory, and institutional guidelines.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to strive for excellence are essential components of this position.
• Respectfully interacts with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including (but are not limited to) team members, staff and physicians, local companies, patients, families, vendors, and all insurance representatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science, Master's Degree, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR and AED Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.
• Continuous professional development is expected.
• Current License in the State of Wisconsin as Physical Therapist at the time of hire or prior to providing services.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle pressures in meeting deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to exercise good judgment and good problem-solving skills.