📢Physical Therapist - Home Health - PRN - Greater Milwaukee

As a Physical Therapist at Symbria, your responsibilities will include developing personalized goals and treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. You will supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure that productivity standards are met. Completing required documentation and helping patients achieve critical outcomes in their recovery journey will be key aspects of your role. By joining Symbria, you’ll have a chance to significantly affect patients, particularly in the geriatric population.

To qualify for the Physical Therapist position at Symbria in Watertown, candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid or pending state license. Although prior experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation is a plus, it is not required. Symbria encourages new graduates to apply by providing guided mentorship to kickstart their careers.

Symbria offers a supportive and collaborative work environment for Physical Therapists, emphasizing teamwork and shared goals. Being a part of an employee-owned organization, you will feel valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to patient care and team objectives. The flexible schedule allows for a good work-life balance, making your time at Symbria enjoyable and fulfilling.

Symbria offers a comprehensive benefits package for Physical Therapists, which includes competitive pay aligned with market guidelines, mileage reimbursement, and very generous paid time off plans. Additionally, the company funds an ESOP retirement plan fully and provides opportunities for continuing education, all aimed at enhancing your career and personal development.

Symbria is committed to the continuous growth of its Physical Therapists, offering access to professional development resources and guided mentorship for new graduates. Additionally, continuing education opportunities are essential for staying current in best practices, which aligns with Symbria's mission to deliver best-in-class services and improve health outcomes.

Discuss your methodology for assessing individual patient needs, considering their medical history, physical limitations, and goals for recovery. Highlight the importance of collaboration with the patient and their family in setting realistic and achievable goals.

Provide examples of previous experiences where you've successfully motivated patients and adapted your strategies. Stress the importance of communication and discovering underlying issues that may affect compliance.

Share any relevant experiences with elderly patients, focusing on unique challenges and needs in this demographic. Talk about how you tailored treatment plans and built rapport to enhance their recovery.

Mention specific journals, online courses, or conferences you follow. Express your commitment to lifelong learning and adapting evidence-based practices in your therapy.

Illustrate your ability to work collaboratively by providing an example where effective communication and collaboration led to improved patient outcomes, emphasizing the importance of each team member's role.

Discuss your organizational skills and any specific systems or technologies you utilize to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Explain your approach to supervising others—such as providing clear instructions, encouraging professional development, and fostering an environment where feedback is constructive and welcomed.

Highlight your passion for helping patients regain their independence in their familiar surroundings while emphasizing the rewards of seeing tangible progress in their health and well-being.

Share a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills and adaptability, focusing on the importance of perseverance and patient-centered care.

Align your values with Symbria's mission of enhancing therapeutic outcomes and your excitement about being part of an employee-owned organization. Discuss how these aspects resonate with your professional goals and personal philosophy in providing care.