Physical Therapist - FT Weekends

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive wage scale

Comprehensive health and wellness package

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to evaluate and implement treatment strategies for patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. Candidates must possess a valid state licensure and have a BLS certification.

This role demands excellent communication, organizational skills, and involves working in a supportive environment. The position includes a competitive wage scale and comprehensive health benefits, aimed at ensuring the well-being of both patients and employees.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist is essential.
• BLS certification must be obtained from recognized organizations.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine treatment strategies for patients.
• Deliver and delegate rehabilitation services.
• Analyze patients' conditions and apply therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position Summary

Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient’s functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Pay

Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Additional benefits include 401k, life insurance and disability plans.

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled