Outpatient Physical Therapist | Ortho/General

Gundersen Health System•Onalaska, WI

3d•$82,305•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a fulltime Physical Therapist to join our Onalaska outpatient therapy team. You will primarily work with and treat our orthopedic and general physical therapy populations, with an opportunity to treat pelvic floor patients if desired, as we bring patient-centered care close to home for our patients. Upcoming PT graduates are encouraged to apply. As an outpatient 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. The Onalaska therapy team consists of 1 Lead PT, 15 PTs, 2 OTs, 2 PTAs, 5 Rehabilitation Technicians, and Scheduling Specialist 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 Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Must be credentialed with Gundersen prior to starting

Nice To Haves

Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired
Prior experience with outpatient ortho patients or internship desired
Knowledge and skills in Dry Needling is beneficial
Opportunity to treat pelvic floor patients if desired

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.