Physical Therapist (PT) Float-Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Potentially Fond du Lac, outpatient- Full time, Part time, and PRN

Join our innovative float team at Aurora! Float therapists are provided the training and resources to treat at outpatient clinic locations, no more than 45 minutes from their home. Float Therapists are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus, $5/hour float premium and comprehensive benefits plan, in addition to flexible hours and schedule!

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians; Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs; 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; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; 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; Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise; Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care; Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; 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; Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

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; Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which the team member practices (Wisconsin or Illinois); Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; No experience required; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills; Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); 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, lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, and lift 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

Benefits

Sign on bonus ($10,000 for full time new hire or $5,000 for part time new hire); $5/hour float differential; Comprehensive benefits plan; Flexible hours and schedule; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program