Physical Therapist LTE Inmate Care & Training

Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. Current Vacancies Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution, Plymouth, WI New Lisbon Correctional Institution, New Lisbon, WI Position Summary The Physical Therapist LTE provides physical therapy services to patients for both acute and chronic conditions. This includes performing physical therapy assessments, designing treatment programs, and providing for implementation. Implementation may be by the physical therapist, by the physical therapy assistant, delegated to Health Service Unit staff, or a combination thereof. This position is responsible for training Health Service staff in their responsibilities for implementation when indicated. The Physical Therapist LTE evaluates individual treatment programs on an ongoing basis and revises them as appropriate. Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 11-02 with a starting pay of $70 per hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. Job Details Limited Term Employees must be residents of the State of Wisconsin. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Wisconsin State Statutes limit LTE jobs to no more than 1,039 hours of work within a 12-month period. Limited term jobs vary in duration, and work hours may be full- or part-time depending on individual program needs, budgets and seasonal demands. As a limited term employee, if you work 1,039 hours or less during a 12-month period, you may be eligible to continue in the position for another 1,039 hours or less during the next year or until the job ends. LTEs are immediately eligible for the Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security programs. Once an LTE qualifies for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), they will become eligible for health, life, wage, dental and vision insurance coverage. Upon eligibility for WRS enrollment, a benefit packet will be sent as notification to the LTE in order to provide insurance details and enrollment information. Eligibility criteria can be found in Chapter 3 of the WRS Administration Manual. Qualifications SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist and maintain licensure during employment. How to Apply Please prepare a resume and a letter of qualifications, including any relevant certifications or licenses you possess. Submitted materials will be evaluated and qualified candidates will be contacted as needed. For a position description or for questions on the application process, contact Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist - Senior, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please e-mail your resume and letter of qualifications to: View email address on click.appcast.io The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 11:59pm on Sunday June 21, 2026. Again, submit your application materials by email, not by applying in Wisc.Jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr