NICU Physical Therapist - Part-time

Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy and performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Outpatient Clinics. Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities. Participates in program planning, development and implementation. Participates in Quality Improvement. Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals involved with the patient's rehabilitative needs, monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed. Maintains clinical records according to established procedures. May participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy; Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities; Participates in program planning, development and implementation; Participates in Quality Improvement; Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals; Monitors patient progress and ensures recommendations are followed; Maintains clinical records; May participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents; Supports organizational mission and strategic objectives; Understands growth and development needs of patients; Provides physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations; Provides physical therapy treatment on a continuing basis; Counsels and trains parents in physical therapy; Participates in care management meetings; Maintains written records and documentation; Maintains insurance authorizations; Participates in cost containment efforts; Participates in discharge planning and referrals; Participates in weekend/holiday on-call coverage rotation

Requirements

Master's Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy; BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council; License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin

Nice to have

1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field of Physical Therapy; experience in developmental care; strong interest in NICU population