Physical Therapist

Froedtert South, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Physical Therapist in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will evaluate patients, develop treatment programs based on physician prescriptions, and provide documentation of patient care. Responsibilities also include patient and family education, communication with healthcare teams, and medication administration. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $35.00 to $55.00 based on experience, along with bonuses and benefits including medical, dental, and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• Requires valid licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Wisconsin.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment programs.
• Implement treatment activities for physical disabilities.
• Document patient treatments and communicate with the care team.
• Administer medications safely and according to policy.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Developing treatment plans

Documentation of treatment

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS and/or CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist

Job Duties

Evaluates patients and develops individual treatment programs in accordance with physician’s prescriptions. Implements activities designed to treat patients with physical disabilities, disorders and injuries. Performs other related duties including, but not limited to: Employee and public education; new program development; attendance at staff meetings; participation in department committees; continuing education programs and clinical supervision and instruction in affiliated education programs.

• Follows treatment plan as established in initial evaluation in order to meet treatment goals.
• Evaluates patient and formulates treatment plan in coordination with physicians’ prescription.
• Provides documentation of patient treatments including two-week progress reports, monthly summaries and discharge summaries.
• Performs patient/ family teaching of home exercise programs.
• Communicates with physical therapist assistant/ Certified Athletic Trainer (ATCs) in patient treatment planning- assists in clinically supervising assistants/ ATCs and providing clinical oversight to students.
• Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in: Physical Therapy
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid licensure to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Wisconsin
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.

Salary Range

$35.00 to $55.00/hr (based on experience)

• Commitment bonuses available up to $7,500
• New graduate tuition assistance commitment available up to $5,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available
• 403(b) company match available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• Competitive PTO