Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist

Ingleside Manor is located in beautiful Mount Horeb, WI just south of Madison, and has a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in the Madison and surrounding communities for more than 45 years. We are searching for a PRN (pro re nata) Physical Therapist to fill a recent opening!

This position will provide skilled therapy services for our growing Inpatient, Outpatient and Home Health Programs, and will be supported by our team of Occupational, Physical and Speech therapists. Those looking for PRN hours are encouraged to apply as well. Find us online at: http://www.inglesidehealthcare.org. With the ever changing Medicare and Commercial Insurance systems, we are in need of consistent coverage to meet the needs and expectations of our customers. At Ingleside Manor, our team provides therapy seven days per week and we continue to strive to grow our presence in the community. Come join our team and provide your excellent services to those that have chosen Ingleside for their therapy and nursing services. Best of all, our program is an in-house therapy program so you don't have to worry about jumping company to company or crazy productivity levels. We want you to provide great therapy to your patients! We have a wonderful therapy gym with updated equipment, private treatment areas, staff offices and laptops for all to use! Our Therapy team utilizes Optima Health Solutions for our EMR so you are able to: document, bill and Esign all in one easy to use location. If you're interested in working with an interdisciplinary team of professionals where you are a valued team member, this opportunity is for you! Come find what you've been searching for at Ingleside Manor!

We offer a Competitive Wage and a Comprehensive Benefit Package to Eligible Employees that Includes:

• Flexible schedules
• Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, etc.) for eligible positions
• 401k (with company match)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  
  
  

Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status

Essential Functions of the Job:

• As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Meets patient care hours (PCH) requirement for your rehab gym, or as directed by Program Manager.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patient.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary upon approval by the Program Manager.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Puts Patient Service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.
• Services include but are not limited to: therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection, use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
• Designs, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individuals physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates patient progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
  
  
  

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Wisconsin, or proof of license eligibility.
• A Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field.
• For individuals who completed appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to January 1, 2002, with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Wisconsin or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (or related field), plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Master's or Doctorate degree.
• A foreign-degree equivalent to the first professional degree, consistent with state licensing rules, will be accepted in lieu of Master's degree.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
  
  
  

Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.

We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!