Physical Therapist - Inpatient

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Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

Experience a rewarding blend of orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. We invite you to grow with us! Benefit from mentorship opportunities, continuing education, and the chance to earn additional income through our Clinical Ladder. Choose between a 4 or 5-day work schedule. Located just an hour from Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, Fond du Lac offers a lower cost of living while still being close to various attractions, including Lake Winnebago, numerous biking and hiking trails, seasonal festivals, and free outdoor concerts during the summer.

Job Summary

The role involves evaluating 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 assessments of patients' conditions.
• Develop, modify, and assess care plans tailored to identified issues, involving patients and their families in the process.
• Administer therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for each 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 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 detailing patient responses to therapy and the necessity for skilled intervention as required by regulatory standards.
• Work in a consistently alert and safe manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Constantly standing, with frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication.
• Frequent visual tasks for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Regular walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry tasks.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients and objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional driving and rare crawling.

Licensure and Certifications

• Resuscitation Certification: 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.
• State Licensure:
  • Illinois: Licensed Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Missouri: Licensed Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Oklahoma: Licensed Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
  • Wisconsin: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Schedule

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Therapies Physical IP

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

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 team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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.