Job description
This full-time, staff position is responsible for providing specialized physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients, including the development of plan of care, and ongoing treatment with patients through all phases of physical therapy. Position requires ensuring every patient receives a unique experience through a comprehensive, thorough, and customized physical therapy regimen with an emphasis on quality care provided in a friendly and encouraging environment. Position also requires mentorship of staff physical therapists as needed and the clinical instruction of graduate level PT students. Position may also requires community outreach and educational opportunities within the Marquette community or community at large as needed. Additional duties as assigned by Physical Therapy Clinic staff are also required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation and treatment of incoming patients to determine appropriate physical treatment programs, including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and other necessary treatment.
- Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments. Complete daily patient care notes, progress notes, discharge notes and other required forms for all patients prior to end of each week within medical record/practice management system.
- Assist in promotion and marketing of Marquette Physical Therapy Clinic including communication with potential referral sources to expand existing business and cultivate new business.
- Maintain current knowledge of physical therapist role as primary care provider as well as evidence-based best practice.
- Communicate with referring physicians, and other health care personnel regarding patient therapy and equipment.
- Document treatments rendered to substantiate appropriate billing and in electronic medical record.
- Maintain and continue to develop clinical skills through continuing education.
- Contribute to teaching within the Department of Physical Therapy as requested by Clinic Director and/or Department Chair.
MPT or DPT degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Appropriate state licensure, current, and in good standing.
Minimum one year of physical therapy experience; excellent manual therapy skills required.
Advanced training in trigger point dry needling required or willingness to obtain training within 6 months.
Microsoft Office capability, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; strong customer service skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent presentation skills; strong team player; and commitment to University values.
The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers and managers.
Physical Job Requirements:
Ability to lift or stabilize up to fifty (50) pounds frequently.
Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting or supporting of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Fine motor skills.
Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.
Frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients and utilize lift equipment as appropriate.
This position has qualities that fall in both medium and heavy physical demand levels as defined by the US Department of Labor Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
3 years’ experience preferred.
Advanced training or certification (OCS) is desirable.
Department Physical Therapy Posting Date 02/24/2023 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement
Advanced training or certification (OCS) is desirable.
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- References
- Unofficial Transcripts
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