Physical Therapist (PT) - Weekend Program- Acute Care

Carolinas Medical Center; Manitowoc (WI); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 85.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Weekend premiums

Part-time schedule

Zusammenfassung

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist in Wisconsin for a rural hospital setting. The schedule requires 20 hours per week with a 3-day pattern and weekend coverage including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts with weekend premiums.

There is a $10,000 sign-on bonus for part-time new hires; Friday–Sunday work adds $11 per hour. A Wisconsin PT license and BLS certification within 6 months are required; no prior experience is necessary.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist in Wisconsin or eligible for licensure.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Interpret referrals and complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establish and implement a plan of care based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust the treatment plan; provide status updates to physicians.
• Plan for and complete patient discharge including home programs and education.
• Document care per policy, including progress notes, billing, and scheduling.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and proper equipment handling.
• Demonstrate use of modalities and exercise equipment as per protocol.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and coverage planning.
• Pursue professional growth and orient new staff.
• Provide age-appropriate care across the life span.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for part time new hire! Weekend premiums apply! Schedule will be 3 days a week and must include 8 hours Friday, 6 hours Saturday, 6 hours Sunday of acute care coverage in a small rural hospital setting. Will receive an additional $11 hourly when working Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Pay Range:

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate, to record patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 10 lbs. from floor to overhead.
• lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
• Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
• Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
• Position may require travel; therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards.