Physical Therapist (PT)

Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8 What's Available: Part-time, 8 hours per week (0.2 FTE). Hours are flexible but work must be done on Saturday or Sunday each week working with our Swing Bed Patients. Base pay is $55/hour as well as generous weekend/holiday differentials. What You'll Need: Master's degree in Physical Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers. Current Physical Therapist license for the State of Wisconsin. Prior PT experience preferred but not required. Why Join Us: We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated. Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States. Job Description: Major Responsibilities: Works with patients and families to examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose, and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes. Also consults and educates the patient and other caregivers as needed. The physical therapist works with the referring provider and other clinical staff in providing optimal care of the patient through appropriate timely methods of communication including, but not limited to, complete and accurate patient chart notes and face-to-face consultations. Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professions, communicates value of physical therapy services. Responsible for completing documentation according to established departmental standards to enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement. The physical therapist works with assistive staff in providing optimal care for the patient through supervised delegation of appropriate patient care duties as allowed by state and federal law. Meets standards of practice according to federal, state, and professional association guidelines. Maintains and achieves proficiency in departmental competencies. Teaches and counsels individuals, families, groups, and community. The physical therapist works with other interested parties in education, research and quality improvement of services. Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review of process, treatment, or systems issues for quality improvement initiatives. Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet departmental needs. The physical therapist, to the best of her/his capabilities and talents, works with other Gundersen Health System personnel in fulfilling the mission and vision statements of the organization. Will be involved in coordinating and overseeing physical therapy student education. Will be involved in Physical Therapist orientation to various sites and/or programs. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education and Learning: REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved curriculum in Physical Therapy DESIRED Master's degree in Physical Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Advanced training in a specialized area of Physical Therapy. Completed a Physical Therapy residency program. Work Experience: REQUIRED No experience required. DESIRED 1 year of experience in a related field. License and Certifications: REQUIRED Physical Therapist (PT) licensed in the state(s) of practice Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. DESIRED Board certification in one of eight specialty areas of physical therapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, and Women's Health through the American Physical Therapy Association - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (APTA-ABPTS) Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA-BOC) If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Megan Wopat Recruiter Email Address: MJWopat@gundersenhealth.org 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 Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, 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 offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses 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. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.

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