Physical Therapist at Mauston, WI

Job description

General Information:

Job title: Physical Therapist

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; flexible scheduling available

Holiday rotation: Paid Holidays

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist position assists patients in pain management, decreasing fall risk, improving mobility and independence, and assisting with discharge planning to improve the patient's functional mobility.

Position Responsibilities:
* Treat patients with movement dysfunction or pain to improve their ability to perform daily tasks, decrease the risk of adverse events (falls, DVT, etc.), improve involvement in work tasks, assist in recovery from surgery, and improve patient outcomes.
* Document all that occurs as it relates to patient care, including evaluations, progress notes, discharges, daily notes, insurance approvals/denials, and phone conversations.
* Communication: Phone calls between PT and other providers, insurance companies, patients, other rehab staff, and supervisors.
* Cleaning: helping to clean the treatment rooms, assisting with laundry, cleaning the bathroom, etc.
* Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:
* Professional degree in physical therapy required. Doctorate preferred.
* Wisconsin physical therapy license and continuing education to maintain licensure.
* ACLS/BLS certification preferred.
* 1+ years of related work experience required.
* Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Intermediate proficiency with computers is required
* Knowledge of physical therapy.
* Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
* Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.