Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

At our organization, we believe that this role is not merely a career; it’s a true calling.

Location

1821 S Stoughton Rd, WI

Employment Type

Regular

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 a care plan tailored to the identified issues, engaging both patients and their families in the process.
• Administer therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques suitable for the 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 necessary equipment or modifications, and suggesting follow-up care as needed.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation reflecting the patient's response to therapy and the necessity for skilled intervention as mandated by regulatory standards.
• Work with a constant focus on safety and alertness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field is required to obtain licensure in the state of practice.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Engage in frequent oral communication, utilizing hearing and speech.
• Regularly distinguish body sounds and detect alarms or malfunctioning equipment through hearing.
• Utilize vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances frequently.
• Engage in frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, climb, kneel, sit, squat, twist, and perform repetitive movements with feet, legs, hands, and arms.
• Occasionally lift or move patients and objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally drive and use vision to assess distances and spatial relationships.
• Rarely crawl.

Licensure and Certifications

• 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, including Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

Work Schedule

Day Shift (United States)

Job Type

Employee

Department

East PT

Weekly Hours

40 hours

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer 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 instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization is committed to diversity and does 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.