Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Join Us in a Meaningful Career

At our organization, we believe that your work is more than just a job; it's a vocation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, focusing on a balanced approach to orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation. This role offers opportunities for growth, mentorship, and continuing education, along with the potential to earn additional income through our Clinical Ladder program.

Enjoy flexible scheduling with options for 4 or 5-day workweeks. Our location in Fond du Lac is conveniently situated just an hour from Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, providing a lower cost of living while still being close to various recreational activities. Experience the beauty of Lake Winnebago, numerous biking and hiking trails, vibrant festivals, and free outdoor concerts during the summer months!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of patients' conditions.
• Develop, modify, and assess care plans tailored to identified issues, involving patients and their families in the process.
• Implement therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques suitable for each patient's condition.
• Educate patients, families, and staff by identifying educational needs.
• Ensure continuity of care by engaging in discharge planning, providing home instructions, recommending equipment or modifications, and suggesting follow-up care as necessary.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation reflecting patients' responses to therapy and the necessity for skilled intervention as per regulatory standards.
• Work with a high level of alertness and safety.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field, as required for licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Constantly standing and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Regularly using hearing and speech for effective communication.
  • Frequent visual tasks for both near and far distances.
  • Engaging in walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry activities.
  • Occasional bending, climbing, kneeling, and lifting/moving patients, with some tasks requiring the handling of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasional driving and rare crawling.
• Licensure:
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification required within 90 days of employment.
  • State-specific Physical Therapist licensure as applicable (Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin).

Work Environment

This position is primarily a day shift role within the Therapies Physical IP department, with a commitment of 32 hours per week.

Benefits and Opportunities

We value our exceptional team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Access to earned wages before payday through our voluntary DailyPay program (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Eligible team members can benefit from upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Fund.

Our organization is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We invite you to explore all the benefits we offer and consider joining our team!