Outpatient Physical Therapist

Description

We are seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our team on-site in Kenosha, WI. This full-time role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, individualized rehabilitation care to patients across a range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions within a supportive outpatient setting.

As an Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, develop evidence-based treatment programs in accordance with physician prescriptions, and guide patients toward their functional goals. You will maintain thorough documentation, including two-week progress reports, monthly summaries, and discharge summaries, while educating patients and families on home exercise programs. You will also collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and athletic trainers, providing supervision and clinical oversight, and participate in staff meetings and department committees.

Compensation is offered at $35 to $55 per hour, based on experience, along with commitment bonuses of up to $7,500 and a new graduate tuition assistance commitment of up to $5,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, an employee discount program, and competitive paid time off. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized physical therapy plans of care based on physician prescriptions
• Implement evidence-based treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercise and manual techniques
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to support functional outcomes
• Document two-week progress reports, monthly summaries, and discharge summaries accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and self-management strategies
• Coordinate care with Physical Therapist Assistants and athletic trainers
• Provide supervision and clinical oversight to PTAs and athletic trainers
• Provide clinical instruction and oversight for physical therapy students
• Participate in staff meetings and department committees to support continuous quality improvement
• Maintain compliance with clinic policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or higher; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) welcome
• Valid Wisconsin Physical Therapy license
• Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to perform patient evaluation and treatment planning
• Ability to provide therapeutic exercise and orthopedic rehabilitation
• Ability to deliver outpatient rehabilitation care
• Ability to document patient progress and write clear discharge summaries
• Ability to educate patients and families on home exercise programs
• Preferred: Outpatient clinic experience
• Preferred: Ability to supervise PTAs and athletic trainers
• Preferred: Experience with clinical instruction of students