Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Day Shift, Part Time - Manitowoc, WI, United States - Advocate Aurora Health

Description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Clinic Physical Therapist for a job in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.


Discipline:
Therapy

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Shift:
8 hours, days

~ Employment Type:
Staff


Shift:

Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Sign on bonus $10000 for new hire

Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.

Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate, to record patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.

Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.

Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.

Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.

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, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
Intermediate computer skills.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
from floor to waist.
20% of the workday.
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization.

Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; Position may require travel; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R60948-1R.
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Holiday Pay
~ 401k retirement plan
~ Mileage reimbursement
~ Employee assistance programs
~ Medical benefits
~ Dental benefits
~ Sign-On bonus