Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Work as much or as little as you'd like with our flexible scheduling. This position works with our Director of Nursing, Branch Manager, Nursing and Care Staff and out of our well established BrightStar of St Croix Valley office and is responsible for providing Physical Therapy services in a home care environment and may be just what you are looking for. Are you looking for a Physical Therapy Career where you can Make a Difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly Cares about You? That's where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard. As Proof, based on employee and customer surveys, our office was just awarded the 2023 Home Care Pulse: Employer of Choice. The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing the care provided to our clients as directed by BrightStar Care and our Joint Commission accreditation quality and safety guidelines. A typical day may include performing new client assessments, overseeing the therapies of existing clients, care coordination with skilled service organizations and our team of Home care Professionals. Compassion, patience and an outgoing personality are qualities that will build trust and a level of comfort with families. The Physical Therapist will work primarily in the field and rarely spend time in the main office. Travel in Washington County required. Most work is typically performed Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5PM. We also have very nice Company Cars available for use! Come join BrightStar Care, a client-centric team that holds value in honest and serving with passion. Our higher-standard way has brought BrightStar to the top of Home Health care and we want individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change peoples' lives for the better. Our commitment to incorporating advance technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance. The Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate the patient's condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician's orders. Help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, and minimize pain or discomfort. Work as much or as little as you want, with our highly flexible schedule. This is a per-diem position. Starting wage is $75-$125 depending on type of visit. Benefits include flexible scheduling in Washington County and St Croix County, weekly pay with direct deposit, 401K with Match, PTO, create your own schedule, variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments, one to one patient care, and Joint Commission accreditation.

Responsibilities include working cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client's home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety; assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and selecting appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices; reporting client's response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician; initiating physical therapy program and instructing other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care; preparing clinical and progress summaries, as well as participating in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing; treating clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect.

Requirements include graduated with a master's or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program, passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state, Wisconsin PT license required, two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health is preferred, adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality, certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray, licensed driver with valid automobile insurance, must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.