Physical Therapist (PT) Float

Responsibilities Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, 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, using appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s response to treatment, providing status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting the 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, transition planning within the continuum of care, and ordering equipment as indicated or appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient. Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; records patient care and progress of each patient assigned; completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; maintains site/department established productivity standards; understands and adheres to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines. Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping the area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties that require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices provided in the area worked according to the department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures. Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informs site leadership of coverage needs, and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs. Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in‑services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation of co‑workers by providing verbal or written feedback. May supervise physical therapy assistants, rehab aides/techs, and physical therapy students (after completing one year of clinical experience) following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Delegates patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment, and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for the patient’s plan of care and goals. Minimum Job Requirements Education – Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards. Certification / Registration / License – Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin; must be licensed in the State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined it is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA). Work Experience – No Experience Required. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities – Intermediate computer skills; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; demonstrated organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills; successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care consistent with site standards; team members maintain annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others). 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. 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 waist to overhead. Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. 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 be able to wear protective clothing as needed. Position may require travel and may expose to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities; employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr