Outpatient Physical Therapist | Ortho/General

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient therapy team, treating orthopedic and general physical therapy populations and delivering patient-centered care close to home.

You will examine, diagnose, and plan care, applying treatments to improve mobility and reduce pain, with a typical caseload including total knee and hip post-op, sprains/strains, back pain, and shoulder injuries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
• Active Wisconsin Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers.
• Experience with outpatient ortho patients preferred.
• OCS credential desired and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose and intervene to improve mobility and function.
• Develop plans of care and deliver treatment techniques to reduce pain.
• Collaborate with referring providers and clinical staff for coordinated care.

Skills

Outpatient ortho experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Dry needling

Pelvic health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Wisconsin Physical Therapist License

APTA-approved PT curriculum

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it’s what we do, it’s why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a fulltime Physical Therapist to join our outpatient therapy team to primarily work with and treat our orthopedic and general physical therapy populations as we bring patient-centered care close to home for our patients.

What You’ll Do:

As a Physical Therapist on our team, you will work with patients and families to examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose, and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes. You will be responsible for developing plans of care and providing treatment techniques and interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function through collaboration with referring providers and other clinical staff ensuring optimal patient care through appropriate and timely methods of communicationand treatment. Typical caseloads include total knee and hip post op, sprains/strains, back pain, hip, shoulder, ankle, knee, chronic or acute pain, and more. Our outpatient La Crosse therapy team consists of 15 PTs, 3 OTs, 3 PTAs, and Rehabilitation Technician support.

What’s Available:

• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)
• Monday - Friday, variable clinic hours between 7a-6:30p - no weekends or holidays
• Starting salary of $82,035 and up, commensurate with your years of experience
• 45-minute appointment lengths, schedule allows for up to 47 patients/week

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
• State of Wisconsin Physical Therapist License
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Prior experience with outpatient ortho patients or internship desired
• Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired
• Knowledge and skills in Dry Needling and/or Pelvic Health is beneficial
• Must be credentialed with Emplify Health by Gundersen prior to starting

What You’ll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organizationwith a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• A care team with longevity and low turnover, shared office spaces for therapist collaboration, and the ability to work with complex patient cases both independently and as a team
• Continuing Education and Patient Education through Medbridge: All PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and SLPs receive a silver level membership to MedBridge for patient home programs and continuing education
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Relocation Assistance Available

Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. You can be a Physical Therapist anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE.

About Us:

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer