Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Job Description

Job Description

Join Us in a Meaningful Career

At our organization, we believe that your profession is more than just a job; it’s a vocation.

Regular

• A balanced combination of orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
• Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and continuing education.
• Potential to earn additional income via our Clinical Ladder program.
• Flexible scheduling options: choose between a 4 or 5-day workweek.
• Located in Fond du Lac, 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, numerous biking and hiking trails, seasonal festivals, and free summer concerts at Thelma.

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.

• 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 therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques suitable for each patient's condition.
• Educate patients, families, and staff by identifying educational needs.
• Ensure continuity of care by engaging in discharge planning with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, 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 reflecting patients' responses to therapy and the necessity for skilled interventions as mandated by regulatory standards.
• Work with a constant focus on safety and alertness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Education: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field, as required for licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

• Regularly standing.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly using hearing and speech for effective communication.
• Frequent auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms.
• Regular visual acuity for both near and far distances.
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry tasks.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the limbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients and objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional driving and rare crawling.

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification is required within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be necessary based on departmental needs.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist is required in the respective state of practice (Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin).

Day Shift (United States)

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We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid 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 instantly (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.