Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: St. Agnes Hospital, WI

Employment Type: Regular

Position Highlights:

• A diverse blend of orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
• Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and continuing education.
• Potential to increase earnings via our Clinical Ladder program.
• Flexible scheduling options available: choose between a 4 or 5-day workweek.

Fond du Lac is conveniently located just an hour from Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, offering a lower cost of living while still being close to various attractions.

Enjoy outdoor activities at Lake Winnebago, explore numerous biking and hiking trails, attend local festivals, and enjoy free outdoor concerts at Thelma during the summer!

Position Overview:

The role involves assessing and implementing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment plans aimed at addressing movement dysfunction and alleviating pain caused by injuries, illnesses, disabilities, or other health-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of patients' conditions.
• Develop, modify, and assess care plans tailored to identified issues, involving patients and their families in the process.
• Implement therapeutic interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for each patient's condition.
• Educate patients, families, and staff by identifying educational needs.
• Ensure continuity of care by participating in discharge planning, providing home instructions, recommending equipment or modifications, and suggesting follow-up care as necessary.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation detailing patient responses to therapy and the necessity for skilled interventions as required by regulatory standards.
• Work with a high level of alertness and safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Education:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field necessary for state licensure.

Experience:

• No prior experience is required.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Regularly use hearing and speech for effective communication.
• Frequent auditory skills needed to detect body sounds and alarms.
• Regular visual acuity required for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry tasks.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional lifting and moving of patients and objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely involves crawling.

Licensure and Certifications:

Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification is required within 90 days of employment. Additional certifications may be necessary depending on the department.

State-Specific Licensure:

• Illinois: Licensed Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Licensed Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Licensed Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Wisconsin: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Therapies Physical IP

Weekly Hours: 32

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access their earned but unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.