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Children's Wisconsin · 3 weeks ago

Outpatient Developmental Physical Therapist - Part-time

Brookfield, WI

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. They are seeking an Outpatient Developmental Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in Physical Therapy, identify and treat patients with various disabilities, and participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy and performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Outpatient Clinics

Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities

Participates in program planning, development and implementation

Participates in Quality Improvement

Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals involved with the patient's rehabilitative needs, monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed

Maintains clinical records according to established procedures

May participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents as appropriate

Supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital; engages in activities which support teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric Physical Therapy and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; takes responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement

Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process and as pertains to physical functioning and development

Provides Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations. Successfully completes required competencies

Provides physical therapy treatment on a continuing basis

Counsels and trains parents in the area of physical therapy and trains parents to incorporate treatment goals into the home environment

Actively participates in care management meetings

Maintains written records of patient status and progress. Documentation to include but not limited to evaluation and re-evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations

Maintains up to date insurance authorization/ approval to treat patients

Works collaboratively with Financial Clearance to obtain authorizations

Submits all clinical requests in a timely fashion to ensure no lapse in care

Connects with insurance reviewers as needed to obtain authorization, perform peer to peer review etc

Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement

Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy

Qualification

Physical TherapyPediatric ExperienceBLS CertificationCase ManagementDocumentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Master's Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy required

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin required

1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field or sports medicine field of Physical Therapy preferred

Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to fear, illness, injury and hospitalization

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills to effectively communicate with patient, family and medical staff in a team environment

The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services