Physical Therapist - Full Time - Inpatient

Vernon Health; Viroqua (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Vernon Health in Viroqua, WI is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive rehabilitative services in inpatient care with outpatient coverage in a rural health clinic. This role emphasizes evaluating, treating, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient recovery and functional independence.

You will practice at the top of your license, participate in continuing education, and benefit from mentorship opportunities and a supportive professional

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish patient-centered treatment goals.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercise prescription, gait training, and balance training as appropriate.
• Interpret and implement physician orders.
• Assess patient status and functional progress; maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate updates and progress to referring providers and insurance companies.
• Monitor patient response to treatment, identify contraindications, and modify plans of care to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on assistive device use, home exercise programs, and therapeutic techniques.
• Promote safe and effective use of equipment and therapy spaces.
• Stay current with advancements and best practices in physical therapy.
• Provide in-service training for clinic and hospital staff and participate in staff development initiatives.

Skills

Wisconsin PT license

Job description

Physical Therapist - Full Time - Inpatient

Job Category : Clinical

Requisition Number : PHYSI001351

• Pay or shift range: $41.50 USD to $62.26 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Locations

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Viroqua, WI 54665, USA

Description

Vernon Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive rehabilitative services within our primarily inpatient critical access hospital, with additional outpatient coverage in our rural health clinic. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding healthcare environment.

Our inpatient therapy services offer a wide variety of services, advanced therapeutic tools, and modern equipment designed to optimize patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to practice at the top of your license, utilizing the full scope of physical therapy skills in evaluation, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.

We are committed to supporting professional growth and offer opportunities for clinical specialization based on individual interests. Continuing education and mentorship opportunities are available to foster specialization and ongoing professional development.

The Physical Therapist performs skilled evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient recovery and functional independence. This role emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based care while educating patients and families on therapeutic techniques, equipment use, and home exercise programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish patient-centered treatment goals.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercise prescription, gait training, and balance training as appropriate.
• Interpret and implement physician orders.
• Assess patient status and functional progress; maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate updates and progress to referring providers and insurance companies.
• Monitor patient response to treatment, identify contraindications, and modify plans of care to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on assistive device use, home exercise programs, and therapeutic techniques.
• Promote safe and effective use of equipment and therapy spaces.
• Stay current with advancements and best practices in physical therapy.
• Provide in-service training for clinic and hospital staff and participate in staff development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Current Wisconsin Physical Therapist license
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Hours:

• Hours between 7am- 5pm, based on patient needs

Compensation:

• Starting wage: $41.50/hour, with increases based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid Time Off and Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

Required

Physical Therapist

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