Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient

Location: Aurora Medical Center Lakeland - W3985 County Road NN; Department: 37501 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation; Status: Part time; Benefits Eligible: No; Hours Per Week: 0; Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1 weekend or 2 weekend shifts per month and participation in Dept Holiday planning required. Intermittent weekday needs for PTO coverage at ALMC and AMCB. Primarily general medical; Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response; Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Completes all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs; Participates in performance improvement activities; May supervise physical therapy assistants, extenders, and students

Requirements

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; Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association; No experience required; 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 and consistent with site standards; Team members will 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 patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess ability to assess data reflective of patient's status; 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, up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Must be able to wear protective clothing as needed; Position may require travel; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job