Physical Therapist

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and conduct prescribed treatment programs for movement dysfunction and pain. No experience is required, but a degree in Physical Therapy is necessary. The ideal candidate will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide therapy interventions while educating patients and families.

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure.
• No experience required.
• Licensure in multiple states as a Physical Therapist is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and establish patient care plans.
• Provide physical therapy interventions as required.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapy interventions

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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.

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.

License Requirements

• Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4503000038 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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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.