Physical Therapist (PT)

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  • UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Job Summary
Location
Oregon ,WI 53575
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
29 Jan 2025
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Physical Therapist (PT) at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital summary:

A Physical Therapist at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital assesses and treats patients requiring rehabilitation, ensuring high-quality care through interdisciplinary teamwork. Responsible for evaluating treatment effectiveness and updating patient care plans, the therapist plays a critical role in patient recovery within a supportive healthcare environment. With a focus on superior patient outcomes and professional development, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life for adults and geriatric patients.


Description

Full-time and Part-time Available 

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly by Lifepoint Health in partnership with UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter. A career at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the “City of Four Lakes” who need continued care to recover completely.

You have specialized skills and our patients in the Madison metropolitan area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

 

Our Benefits:

       ·         Tuition assistance/reimbursement

       ·         Low therapist-to-patient ratios

       ·         Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage

       ·         Professional development and advancement opportunities

       ·         Targeted approach to career development

       ·         Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

       ·         Superior quality patient outcomes

      ·         Supportive leadership and culture

 

What you will do in this role:

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual
  • Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
  • Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
  • Assess espatient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
  • Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of WI
  • Inpatient rehab experience preferred
  • Current BLS/CPR Card

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.


Keywords:

Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Interdisciplinary Team, Patient Recovery, Medical Rehabilitation, Adult Rehabilitation, Therapist Jobs

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