Physical Therapist

Job Description Position Summary: Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin is now hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic position in Appleton, Wisconsin to meet the growing demands for upper quadrant therapy. Certified Hand Therapist preferred but not required. Qualified candidates will have a strong focus on evidence-based practice, be exceptional team players, and possess time management and communication skills. At the Hand to Shoulder Center, the caseload includes a variety of post-operative and conservative upper quadrant diagnoses with the opportunity to treat concurrent spine and lower extremity diagnoses as well. While most therapists work solely at the Appleton location, there is potential responsibility for satellite location coverage. Responsibilities: Establishes plan of care and creates individual strengthening, flexibility, and range of motion programs Provides therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, ergonomic recommendations, and establish a home program to improve the patient’s function Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information Complies with documentation and billing policies and procedures Highlights/Benefits: Work directly with 8 fellow trained and board-certified orthopedic physicians Work with a team of over 20 experienced therapists, including 14 CHTs 1:1 patient scheduling with therapist driven appointment times 40-60 minutes Generous yearly continuing education budget Outstanding mentorship program Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Short/Long term disability & Life Insurance 401K/401K match/profit sharing Employee match program for charitable events Mentorship Opportunities: Generous continuing education package including in-house and national training Outstanding 1:1 mentorship with nationally recognized clinician in addition to CHT trained cliniciansMentorship continues after orientation period Local and National organizational dues and license renewal reimbursement Job Requirements: Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Holds or is eligible for current Wisconsin license Certified Hand Therapist preferred, but not required CPR certification Collaborative, team building personality style Attention to detail and desire for ongoing learning About Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin: Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin is a specialized orthopedic clinic with an attached surgery center in addition to three satellite offices. It is home to some of the Midwest’s most highly trained and experienced finger, hand, wrist, forearm elbow and shoulder surgeons, physician assistants, nurses, and therapy professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr