WOMENS HEALTH SPECIALISTS SC·Appleton, Wisconsin
Provide specialized physical therapy for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Manage a caseload involving manual therapy, exercise prescription, and collaboration with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
A pelvic health physical therapist will provide superior physical therapy solutions to patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and related conditions. They work with individuals of all ages, including pregnant patients, to address issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and other conditions including, but not limited to back pain. The job involves conducting thorough evaluations, developing personalized treatment plans, and implementing various therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education and providing guidance on lifestyle modifications.
Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries as appropriate.
Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned.
Completes daily documentation, billing, and scheduling as required.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department checklist.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
May supervise physical therapy assistants following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals.
May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients.
May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.
Work Setting
This position primarily works in a clinical office environment.
Climate controlled office.
Work Attire
This position requires business casual attire with professional footwear.
A uniform jacket is provided.
A name tag is provided and required to be worn during working hours.
Tools and Technology
Scanners/Copy Machines: Calendar and scheduling software
Electronic mail software (including Outlook)
Medical software - EPIC
Microsoft Office suite software
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Requires a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Physical Therapist license in the State of Wisconsin. Preference is given to candidates with pelvic certification and at least two years of pelvic floor PT experience.
Market context
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