Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist – Full-Time (40 hours per week)

As a Physical Therapist at Osceola Medical Center, you will perform comprehensive assessment of therapy patients both in the inpatient and outpatient setting, develop a plan of care, perform treatment as indicated, assess patient’s response to treatment, and assist with discharge planning.

Qualifications:

• Current State of Wisconsin Physical Therapist license, required

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Utilize exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and education to improve the patient’s overall mobility, pain, and functional ability.
• Provide education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient, family/caregiver, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluate inpatient and outpatient physical therapy patients.
• Establish a plan of care and implement treatment, including exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and education.
• Reassess response to treatment, altering plan of care as necessary, to optimize a patient’s mobility, pain, and functional abilities.
• Assist in discharge planning process.
• Document on electronic health system in a timely manner.
• Communicate with referring practitioner, nursing unit, and other departments when appropriate.

Work Schedule:

• Typically Monday thru Friday, daytime hours