PT Acute Care Hospital

Physical Therapist (PT)

We are seeking a patient-focused and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our outpatient orthopedic team in Fond du Lac, WI. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values 1:1, evidence-based care and thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift | 40 hours per week (Specific schedule to be determined based on department needs)
• Sign-On Bonus: Available for qualified external candidates
• Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

Why Join Us?

• We prioritize individualized, evidence-based care and strong therapeutic alliances
• Our facilities and leadership foster a culture of compassionate care and professional growth
• Join a team of 23 experienced therapists with specialties ranging from sports medicine to post-cancer rehabilitation
• Enjoy close collaboration with referring physicians many located in the same building
• Be part of a friendly, fun, and highly skilled team that values teamwork and clinical excellence

What We’re Looking For:

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the state of Wisconsin
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• A passion for patient-centered care and professional collaboration
• Experience in outpatient or specialty care settings preferred

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:

• 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:

View phone number on click.appcast.io SPORTS SPINE Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.