Outpatient Developmental Physical Therapist Float - Part-time

Developmental

• 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.
• Patient
• Evaluation: Provides Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations. Successfully completes required competencies.

Treatment

• Provides physical therapy treatment on a continuing basis.
• Case
• Management: 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.

Documentation

• 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.
• Insurance/Authorization: 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.
• Cost
• Containment: Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement.
• Discharge
• Planning: Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy. Education Master's Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy required Experience 1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field or sports medicine field of Physical Therapy preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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. Licenses and Certifications 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 Schedule may vary in which days of the week you are covering (pending clinic space/availability) but would most likely consist of two 10 hour days. This is a pediatric outpatient physical therapy clinic so the candidate should be able to work with children ages birth through 18 years old who have a primary and secondary diagnoses of, but not limited to: pediatric neurodevelopmental diagnoses, TBI, torticollis, postural control, prematurity of birth, muscular dystrophy, autism, ADHD, poor motor skills, gait concerns, toe-walking, genetic disorders affecting development, and simple orthopedic conditions. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!