Performance and Training Physical Therapist

City of Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

This position is exempt from Civil Service and serves at the pleasure of the Fire Chief. The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity. The Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) protects people and property within our City, remaining responsive to the needs of our residents and visitors by providing rapid, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety, and well-being of the City. Further, the MFD contributes to safe, healthy neighborhoods through a range of fire prevention and fire safety programs. PURPOSE The Performance and Training Physical Therapist supports the day-to-day administration and delivery of injury care and prevention programming across the department.

Requirements

A Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
Three years' experience in an orthopedic or sports medicine physical therapy setting.
Valid Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist at the time of hire.
Valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Work beyond standard business hours to meet departmental needs and in emergencies.
Carry and use a mobile phone during work hours. The standard business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Able to perform physical work that includes walking, climbing ladders, crawling, working in confined spaces, reaching, pushing, pulling, and transferring and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to tolerate varied indoor environmental conditions (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, fumes, and pollen) and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Wear a respirator while performing some duties.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Strength and Conditioning or Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator or equivalent.
Experience with large groups and tactical athletes such as military, fire or police.

Responsibilities

Manage injury care for active members, including sworn, civilian, and academy cadet and recruit classes.
Educate and support members through injury care, including provider collaboration, worker's compensation navigation, records management, and overall customer care.
Work with the Fire Health and Safety Manager (HSMGR) to support mitigation strategies for safety and training needs.
Develop and implement innovative training sessions for members related to health and injury.
Serve as a resource and trainer on injury care topics during recruit onboarding, return to work refresher training, and field operations.
Document all encounters in the electronic health record system and provide regular reports to appropriate stakeholders.
Collaborate with the HSMGR and Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs) to create and conduct department-wide injury fitness, injury prevention trainings, exercises, and activities.
Support all MFD health and wellness initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the well-being of department members.
Actively collaborate with the performance and training team to enhance member experience from all aspects.
Serve as an adjunct member of the Peer Fitness Trainer Team and the Peer Support Team.
Manage appropriate Firefighter Performance Training Centers including cleaning, supply orders, contract management, and increasing engagement of space.
Prepare and share reports with relevant stakeholders to support accountability and program improvement.