PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Mentorship program for new graduates

Career growth opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital (Inpatient) in Wausau, WI is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Physical Therapy team. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy to adult and geriatric patients, evaluates, establishes treatment plan, and provides for and/or supervises the administration of treatment modalities/procedures to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating goals, educating patients and families, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from a school accredited by the APTA.
• Current Wisconsin licensure to practice Physical Therapy.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates adult and geriatric patients and develops treatment plans.
• Provides and supervises treatment modalities to meet patient needs as per age and diagnosis.
• Incorporates patient and family education and documents all care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital (Inpatient) in Wausau, WI is seeking a PHYSICAL THERAPIST to join our PHYSICAL THERAPY team!

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy to adult and geriatric patients. Evaluates, establishes treatment plan, and goals of treatment, and provides for and/or supervises the administration of treatment modalities/procedures done to meet the needs of the patient as it pertains to the age and diagnosis of the patient. Incorporates patient and family education. Provides documentation for all of the above.

HOURS: 1.0 FTE/80 hours every two weeks, day shift with weekend and holiday coverage shared between staff

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current Wisconsin licensure to practice Physical Therapy required.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Mentorship program for new graduates!
• Carrer growth opportunities!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Credentials

Essential:

• PHYSICAL THERAPIST LICENSED
• CPR or BLS