Physical Therapist

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling

WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Location:
Waupun, WI

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team in Waupun, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for both experienced professionals and new graduates seeking a supportive environment focused on growth and collaboration.

Position Highlights:

• Sign On Bonus: Available for external qualified candidates

• New graduates welcome – mentorship and professional support provided

• Primarily outpatient orthopedic caseload , with occasional inpatient responsibilities

• Weekend rotation :
  Every 4th weekend, limited to a few hours on Saturday and Sunday for inpatient needs

• Opportunities to develop a specialty or area of expertise

• Strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative team culture

• Flexible 40-hour workweek :

  • Option for 5 days per week

  • Option for 4 days per week with 10-hour shifts

• Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

If you‘re looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient‘s condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
• Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
• Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient‘s response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement:
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois

• Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of

Work Location:

Missouri

• Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of

Work Location:

Oklahoma

• Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

• Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

PHYSIC…