Physical Therapist (PT) PRN Weekends

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. The role emphasizes assessment of strength, mobility, gait, balance, and ADLs, with therapy delivered or delegated to support functional independence.

Requirements include state licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification (online certificates not accepted). Inpatient rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification from AHA/Red Cross required; online certification not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, determine treatment strategies, and deliver or delegate services to identify and rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain.
• Assess patients using evaluation skills (strength, mobility, balance, posture, gait, ADLs) to maximize functional independence.
• Communicate findings and coordinate with care team to implement therapy plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

State licensure as Physical Therapist

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 an 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

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• 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

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

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