Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Gundersen Health System is looking for a fulltime Physical Therapist to join our outpatient La Crosse therapy team to primarily work with and treat our orthopedic and general physical therapy populations as we bring patient-centered care close to home for our patients.
What You'll Do:
As a 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, and more. Pelvic health experience is beneficial but not a requirement. Our outpatient La Crosse therapy team consists of 15 PTs, 3 OTs, 3 PTAs, and Rehabilitation Technician support.
What's Available:
Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)
Days, Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays
Starting salary of $78,644 and up, based on your years of experience
45-minute appointment lengths, schedule allows for up to 47 patients/week
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
Prior experience with outpatient ortho patients or internship desired
Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired
Knowledge and skills in Dry Needling and/or Pelvic Health is beneficial
Must be credentialed with Gundersen prior to starting
What You'll Get:
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
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
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 a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Work/Life Balance: 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
Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
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 a Physical Therapist anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE.
About Us:
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
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