Per Diem / PRN Float Physical Therapist - $40-60 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Elkhorn
Posted on: March 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a per diem / prn Float
Physical Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Elkhorn,
Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
Major Responsibilities:Interprets physician referrals, as
appropriate, 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 and by utilizing appropriate techniques. - 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 and other teammates.
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,
transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering
equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates
with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care
for the patient.Completes all required documentation following
department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co-
signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team
conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record
patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily
statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines
regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for
maintaining site/department established productivity standards. -
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and
documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.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. -
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as
requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection
control measures pertaining to the general working
environment.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;
assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional
needsPursues professional growth through participation in
continuing education courses, department in-services, 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. -May supervise physical therapy assistants following all
applicable state and local compliance requirements. - Includes
delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing
direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing
supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of
care and goals. - May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab
aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach
them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients. -
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year
of clinical experience.Minimum Job RequirementsEducationDoctorate
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. Certification / Registration /
LicensePhysical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State
of Wisconsin, must be licensed 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 (AHA)Work Experience No experience
requiredKnowledge / Skills / Abilities Intermediate computer
skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organization
skillsDemonstrated organization, decision-making, and
problem-solving skillsSuccessfully completes all competency
assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care
and consistent with site standardsTeam 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 the
patients served. - Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and possess the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.Physical
Requirements and Working ConditionsMust be able to sit, stand,
walk, lift, and squat throughout the workdayMust be able to:lift up
to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to
overhead.lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable
distanceMust be able to: -push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.perform a
sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person presentPosition
requires repetitive use of hands:Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20%
of the workday.Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the
dayFine manipulation of hands during massage and joint
mobilizationMust have functional use of senses to allow for
effective communicationExposed to electrical and chemical hazards
as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to
wear protective clothing as neededPosition may require travel;
therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazardsOperates all
equipment necessary to perform the jobDISCLAIMERAll
responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible
modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.This job description in no way states or implies that
these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee
occupying this job or position. - Employees must follow any other
job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties
requested by their leaders.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R143735.
Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT)- pool AAbout Advocate
Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our
values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to
advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To
encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will
provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and
professional development, in the care setting that is best for you.
Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at
one of our 10 Magnet - designated hospitals or more than 500 sites
of care. -Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for
Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses
to pursue their passion.Benefits
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