Outpatient Physical Therapist | Ortho/General
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a fulltime Physical Therapist to join our outpatient therapy team to primarily work with and treat our orthopedic and general physical therapy populations as we bring patient-centered care close to home for our patients. Upcoming PT graduates are encouraged to apply. As a Physical Therapist on our team, you will work with patients and families to examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose, and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes. You will be responsible for developing plans of care and providing treatment techniques and interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function through collaboration with referring providers and other clinical staff ensuring optimal patient care through appropriate and timely methods of communication and treatment. Typical caseloads include total knee and hip post op, sprains/strains, back pain, hip, shoulder, ankle, knee, chronic or acute pain, and more. Our outpatient La Crosse therapy team consists of 15 PTs, 3 OTs, 3 PTAs, and Rehabilitation Technician support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
- State of Wisconsin Physical Therapist License
- Current BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Must be credentialed with Emplify Health by Gundersen prior to starting
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with outpatient ortho patients or internship desired
- Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired
- Knowledge and skills in Dry Needling and/or Pelvic Health is beneficial
Responsibilities
- Examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose, and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Develop plans of care.
- Provide treatment techniques and interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.
- Collaborate with referring providers and other clinical staff.
- Ensure optimal patient care through appropriate and timely methods of communication and treatment.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life Ins
- HSA/FSA
- 401k match
- Annual discretionary base contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program
- Discount program
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Continuing Education and Patient Education through Medbridge: All PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and SLPs receive a silver level membership to Medbridge for patient home programs and continuing education
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
