Physical Therapist | Inpatient

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System is looking for a fulltime Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our hospital therapy team in La Crosse, WI.

What You'll Do:

As an Inpatient Physical Therapist, you will provide evaluation for our patients with therapy orders. You will work with patients to offer collaborative methods for assessing, treating, and rehabilitating their injuries, as well as devising injury prevention and training strategies to help patients resume their normal daily activities awhile maintaining safety. You will collaborate with referring providers and other clinical staff in providing optimal patient care as well as appropriate and timely communication. Our therapy team consists of 21 PTs, 15 PTAs, 21 Ots, 10 COTAs, and 16 Rehabilitation Technicians.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

• 10hr days from 7:30a-6p with rotating weekends and holidays

• Minimum starting salary of $78,644 and up, based on your years of work experience

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 in Neuro-Vestibular or had a clinical rotation in a Neuro-Vestibular area highly desired

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organizationwith 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

• 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

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

• Relocation assistanceavailable

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. Join our mission in changing healthcare all while doing the work you love in thebeautiful coulee regionof La Crosse, Wisconsin!

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and 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.

The Physical Therapist in their clinical role examines, evaluates and assesses individuals of all ages who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their ability to move or function with activities of daily living. The Physical Therapist develops a plan of care and provides treatment techniques and interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services and elements of patient/client care management leading to optimal outcomes according to the relevant state Physical Therapy Practice Standards. The Physical Therapist works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a team in the areas of education and consultation regarding patient needs in accordance with the vision and mission of Gundersen Health System.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Works with patients and families to examine, evaluate, diagnose, prognose, and intervene to insure optimal outcomes. Also consults and educates the patient and other care-givers as needed.
2. 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.
3. Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professions, communicates value of physical therapy services.
4. Responsible for completing documentation according to established departmental standards to enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement.
5. 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.
6. Meets standards of practice according to federal, state, and professional association guidelines. Maintains and achieves proficiency in departmental competencies.
7. Teaches and counsels individuals, families, groups, and community.
8. The physical therapist works with other interested parties in education, research and quality improvement of services.
9. Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review of process, treatment, or systems issues for quality improvement initiatives.
10. Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet departmental needs.
11. 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.
12. Will be involved in coordinating and overseeing physical therapy student education.
13. Will be involved in Physical Therapist orientation to various sites and/or programs.
14. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

15. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
16. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
17. Ensures patient safety.

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)

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Subject to outside environmental conditions.
Subject to hazards.
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Subject to atmospheric conditions.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50
Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50
Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

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

Equal Opportunity Employer