Physical Therapist PT
Physical Therapist PT
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Job Description
Love medicine is who we are its what we do its why people want to work here. If youre looking for a job to love apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
8Whats Available:
Parttime 8 hours per week 0.2 FTE).
Hours are flexible but work must be done on Saturday or Sunday each week working with our Swing Bed Patients.
Base pay is $55/hour as well as generous weekend/holiday differentials.
What Youll Need:
Masters degree in Physical Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Current InfantAdult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
Current Physical Therapist license for the State of Wisconsin.
Prior PT experience preferred but not required.
Why Join Us:
We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated.
Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States.
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Works with patients and families to examine evaluate diagnose prognose and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes. Also consults and educates the patient and other caregivers as needed.
- The physical therapist works with the referring provider and other clinical staff in providing optimal care of the patient through appropriate timely methods of communication including but not limited to complete and accurate patient chart notes and facetoface consultations.
- Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professions communicates value of physical therapy services.
- Responsible for completing documentation according to established departmental standards to enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement.
- The physical therapist works with assistive staff in providing optimal care for the patient through supervised delegation of appropriate patient care duties as allowed by state and federal law.
- Meets standards of practice according to federal state and professional association guidelines. Maintains and achieves proficiency in departmental competencies.
- Teaches and counsels individuals families groups and community. The physical therapist works with other interested parties in education research and quality improvement of services.
- Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review of process treatment or systems issues for quality improvement initiatives.
- Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet departmental needs.
- The physical therapist to the best of her/his capabilities and talents works with other Gundersen Health System personnel in fulfilling the mission and vision statements of the organization.
- Will be involved in coordinating and overseeing physical therapy student education.
- Will be involved in Physical Therapist orientation to various sites and/or programs.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
DESIRED
Masters degree in Physical Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Advanced training in a specialized area of Physical Therapy. Completed a Physical Therapy residency program.
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
1 year of experience in a related field.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Physical Therapist (PT) licensed in the state(s) of practice Current InfantAdult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
DESIRED
Board certification in one of eight specialty areas of physical therapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Electrophysiology Geriatrics Neurology Orthopaedics Pediatrics Sports and Womens Health through the American Physical Therapy Association American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (APTAABPTS) Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATABOC)
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Megan WopatRecruiter Email Address:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Part-Time
