Physical Therapist - Part-time/Casual (cwi)

Job Description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.JOB IS FROM: partimejobs.netVIEW

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy and performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Inpatient, Outpatient, and Clinics. Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities.

Minimum Requirements and Responsibilities

• 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.

• Current Physical Therapy license with the State of Wisconsin.

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required. Doctorate or master's degree in physical therapy preferred.

• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

• Prefer a minimum of 1 year clinical experience in the pediatric field or sports medicine field of Physical Therapy.

• Will accept new graduates.

• Must be able to walk, stand for long periods, over 80% of the assigned work period and lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds.

We are seeking someone who can work a minimum of two weekend days/month. There could be opportunity for more hours but it is not required.

This position is located at our Milwaukee Main Campus.

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 Health & Safety Association, License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin