Float Therapist

Join our innovative float team at Aurora as a Float Therapist. You will be provided with training and resources to treat patients at outpatient clinic locations within 45 minutes of your home.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret physician referrals and complete evaluations using appropriate methods.
• Establish a plan of care and implement individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjusting the treatment plan as needed.
• Plan for and complete patient discharge, including providing written home programs and patient/family teaching.
• Complete all required documentation, including patient progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Clean up after patient treatment and maintain a neat and orderly workspace.
• Demonstrate skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and manage your assigned caseload.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education courses and department inservices.

Requirements:

• Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which you practice (Wisconsin or Illinois).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Intermediate computer skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation ($41.10 - $61.65 per hour).
• Generous sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time new hires).
• $5/hour float premium.
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and retirement plans.