What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Acute Care/Skilled Nursing Facility position at Mile Bluff Medical Center?
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Why Mile Bluff Medical Center?
Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.
General Information:
Job title: Acute Care/Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist
Schedules available:
- Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; flexible scheduling available
- Part-time, hours up for discussion
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 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 supervisor.
- Cleaning: helping to clean the treatment rooms, assist 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.
Location Description
With a population of 4,500, Mauston maintains a small town feel while being surrounded by unique recreational and cultural experiences. Located on the Lemonweir River and next door to Wisconsin's second and fourth largest lakes, Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake, our community finds you surrounded by natural wonder, wildlife and a rich variety of outdoor recreation. Mauston is centrally located in southwestern Wisconsin on Interstate 90-94, approximately 73 miles to Madison, 140 miles to Milwaukee, and 215 miles to each Chicago and Minneapolis.
