Outpatient Physical Therapist

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

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Love Where You Work.

Are you a passionate Physical Therapist looking for more than just a job? Join a nonprofit, mission-driven health system where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your time with patients comes first.

At our organization, we believe exceptional patient outcomes start with exceptional therapists. That's why we prioritize one-on-one patient care and provide the support and resources you need to thrive professionally and personally.

Why Therapists Choose Us

One-on-One Treatment Model
Spend meaningful time with your patients and build the relationships that drive better outcomes.

Mission-Driven, Nonprofit Organization
Be part of a health system focused on serving communities and improving lives.

Collaborative Integrated Health System
Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to create seamless patient care plans and improve outcomes. Robust Clinical Education & Professional Development
Whether you're early in your career or an experienced clinician, you'll have access to mentorship, continuing education, specialty training, and ongoing clinical support.

Career Growth Opportunities
Advance your career through clinical ladders, advanced specialty certifications, and professional development programs designed to help you reach your goals.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, wellness support

Beautiful Community & Lifestyle Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, you'll enjoy a welcoming community with affordable living, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a strong quality of life. Additional relocation incentives may be available through local community programs.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients across a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, and post-surgical conditions with the ability to specialize in area of your interest.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on achieving meaningful patient goals.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals within our integrated health system.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible Physical Therapy licensure.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning.

Build the Career You Want—Without Sacrificing the Reasons You Became a Therapist.

Join a team where patient care comes first, professional growth is encouraged, and your work makes a lasting impact every day.

Apply today and discover why therapists choose to build their careers with us.

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:

Therapies Physical OP

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• 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. 

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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. Click here to learn more.