Physical Therapist - Full-Time 1st Shift

North Shore Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time position in the Milwaukee area. The role involves providing in-home physical therapy services, developing patient care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient recovery. Competitive hourly rates and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance for full-time employees

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Company paid life insurance

6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Wisconsin.
• Experience in home health care is preferred.
• Ability to work with patients of varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Completes patient evaluations and develops care plans.
• Instructs patients in the use of therapeutic equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Physical therapy treatment

Supervision of assistants

Education

Current Physical Therapist license in Wisconsin

Job description

Physical Therapist - Full-Time 1st Shift

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Full-time Physical Therapist

Milwaukee, Sheboygan and Port Washington (Sheboygan & Ozaukee County) areas

$50/hr, based on experience

SUMMARY:

North Shore at Home

Full-time Physical Therapist

Milwaukee, Sheboygan and Port Washington (Sheboygan & Ozaukee County) areas

$50/hr, based on experience

SUMMARY:

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, Administration, Personnel Department, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits in the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Physical Therapist with a current license in the State of Wisconsin/Illinois.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

May provide a health statement signed by a physician and must show evidence of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous positive T.B. test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Other duties as assigned)

• Provides physical therapy services prescribed by the physician that can be safely provided in the home. Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral for patients being admitted for physical therapy and develops a plan of care.
• Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities test.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient's home.
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician and other agency staff the patient's reaction to treatment and other changes in the patient's condition or plan of care.
• Instructs patients and/or caregivers in the care and proper use of equipment and devices such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Instructs family members and other health team personnel, including, when appropriate, home health aides, in certain phases of physical therapy so they can work with the patient.
• Develops a patient care plan and measures progress or lack of progress in goal achievement.
• Responsible for the physical therapy plan of treatment, daily physical therapy summaries,
  
  
  

and discharge summaries.

• Participates in orientation of new employees and in-service programs related to physical therapy programs.
• Participates in case conferences and meetings as needed.
  
  
  

I 3. The PT will maintain required hours of In-service training per calendar year, and attend mandatory In-services.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes:

• Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
• 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
• Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
• Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
• Paid Time Off
  
  
  

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that Great Lakes Home Health is the Right Choice for you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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