Physical Therapist

Froedtert South•Pleasant Prairie, WI

15d

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist at Froedtert South, you will help patients improve mobility, restore function, manage pain, and return to activities that matter to them. You will use clinical expertise, individualized treatment plans, and a compassionate approach to support patients throughout recovery. You will work with a collaborative healthcare team to help patients make meaningful progress and improve their quality of life. The role includes evaluating patients' physical function and providing appropriate physical therapy interventions, monitoring and documenting progress, educating patients and families, coordinating care with healthcare professionals, and helping maintain a safe and supportive treatment environment. The position also participates in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or another qualifying physical therapy degree accepted for licensure.
Current physical therapist license or eligibility to practice in Wisconsin.
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and work collaboratively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' physical function, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and clinical assessments.
Provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and other appropriate physical therapy interventions.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to support recovery and functional improvement.
Educate patients and families on exercises, safe movement, injury prevention, and strategies for continued progress.
Document evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Promote safe mobility, independence, and participation in daily activities.
Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive treatment environment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.