Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho/General

gundersenhealth; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapist to examine, evaluate and treat patients, developing care plans to restore function and reduce pain. You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a facility that emphasizes LOVE + MEDICINE in La Crosse, WI.

The role requires Wisconsin PT licensure, a PT degree from an APTA-approved program, and BLS proof. OCS is preferred, with opportunities for career growth and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from APTA-approved curriculum.
• State of Wisconsin Physical Therapist License.
• Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers from AHA or Red Cross.
• Board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired.
• Prior outpatient ortho experience or internship desired.
• Knowledge of Dry Needling is beneficial.
• Must be credentialed with Gundersen prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Develop plans of care and provide treatment techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Collaborate with referring providers and clinical staff to optimize patient care and timely communication.

Skills

Outpatient PT

Patient communication

BLS Certified

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

What You’ll Do

As an outpatient 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 communication and treatment. Typical caseloads include total knee and hip post op, sprains/strains, back pain, hip, shoulder, ankle, knee, chronic or acute pain. The Onalaska therapy team consists of 1 Lead PT, 15 PTs, 2 OTs, 2 PTAs, 5 Rehabilitation Technicians, and Scheduling Specialist support.

What’s Available

• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)
• Monday - Friday, variable clinic hours between 7a-6p, no weekends or holidays
• Starting salary of $82,305 and up, based on your years of experience
• 45-minute appointment lengths, schedule allows for up to 47 patients/week, with 4.75 hours of blocked time each week for office time

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 Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired
• Prior experience with outpatient ortho patients or internship desired
• Knowledge and skills in Dry Needling is beneficial
• Must be credentialed with 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 organization with 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
• Strong onboarding and mentoring program for new staff
• 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 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 our 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 an Physical Therapist anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE. Join our mission in changing healthcare by joining our highly skilled and dedicated therapy team all while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin!

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 and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance service