Physical Therapist

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Additional insurance options

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Stroke Recovery Specialist for its inpatient Rehabilitation unit at All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. The clinician will lead a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team to design and implement personalized recovery paths for patients transitioning from acute to functional recovery.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, family education, and mentoring of PTAs and students. A BLS certificate and Wisconsin PT licensure are required; a Master’s or Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing Personal Recovery Paths: assess and translate clinical data into evolving care plans.
• Delivering hands-on, evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient.
• Partnering with patients' families to educate and involve them in the plan of care.
• Mentor and oversee PTAs, students, and staff to maintain high collaborative standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based therapy

Family education

Mentoring team

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

• Designing Personal Recovery Paths: You’ll conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, translating complex clinical data into a dynamic, evolving plan of care.
• Delivering Hands-On Excellence: Using evidence-based techniques, you will provide direct therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s unique physiological and emotional needs.
• Empowering Families: Recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You’ll partner closely with patients and their families, ensuring they are educated, involved, and confident in the plan of care.
• Leading the Care Team: You will serve as a clinical mentor, overseeing the activities of PTAs, students, and support staff to maintain our high standard of collaborative excellence.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Racine, WI
• Facility: All Saints Hospital
• Department: Rehabilitation
• Schedule: Day Shift l Part-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Designing Personal Recovery Paths: You’ll conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, translating complex clinical data into a dynamic, evolving plan of care.
• Delivering Hands-On Excellence: Using evidence-based techniques, you will provide direct therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s unique physiological and emotional needs.
• Empowering Families: Recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You’ll partner closely with patients and their families, ensuring they are educated, involved, and confident in the plan of care.
• Leading the Care Team: You will serve as a clinical mentor, overseeing the activities of PTAs, students, and support staff to maintain our high standard of collaborative excellence.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Role

We are looking for a clinician who thrives in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. While we value broad expertise, our top priority for this role is:

• Stroke Recovery Specialist: You have a deep‑seated passion for Inpatient Rehabilitation. Ideally, you bring specialized experience or a strong desire to focus on our Stroke Specialty Unit, helping patients navigate the critical transition from acute injury to functional recovery.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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