Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist — Growth & Impact

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. The role emphasizes assessment of strength, mobility, gait, balance, and ADLs, with therapy delivered or delegated to support functional independence.

Requirements include state licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification (online certificates not accepted). Inpatient rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification from AHA/Red Cross required; online certification not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, determine treatment strategies, and deliver or delegate services to identify and rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain.
• Assess patients using evaluation skills (strength, mobility, balance, posture, gait, ADLs) to maximize functional independence.
• Communicate findings and coordinate with care team to implement therapy plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

State licensure as Physical Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. The role emphasizes assessment of strength, mobility, gait, balance, and ADLs, with therapy delivered or delegated to support functional independence.

Requirements include state licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification (online certificates not accepted). Inpatient rehab experience is preferred.