Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

Outpatient Physical Therapist | Healthy Living Center - La Crosse Area YMCA

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc$80K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from APTA-approved program
  • State of Wisconsin Physical Therapist License
  • Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers certification
  • Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired
  • Prior experience with outpatient orthopaedic patients is a plus
  • Must be credentialed with Gundersen prior to starting

Responsibilities

  • Develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
  • Implement treatment techniques to enhance mobility and reduce pain
  • Collaborate with referring providers to ensure integrated patient care
  • Communicate effectively to maintain continuous patient care
  • Guide patients into community-based exercise programs at the YMCA
  • Work alongside a dedicated therapy team to optimize patient outcomes
  • Document patient progress and treatment during allocated office hours

Benefits

  • Flexible full-time schedule with no weekends or holidays
  • Unlimited potential for growth within a leading health system
  • Supportive work environment with a culture of appreciation
  • Continuing education and patient education resources through MedBridge
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Robust retirement contributions with a 401k match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) allowing for personal flexibility
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition support
  • Wellness program with incentives and various employee assistance options
  • Relocation assistance for new team members
Full Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen has an open for a fulltime Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our Healthy Living Center team to primarily work with and treat our orthopedic patient population. The Healthy Living Center is a Emplify Health and La Crosse Area Family YMCA collaboration connecting healthcare, wellbeing, and community to achieve longer, healthier lives for all and support a stronger community.

What You'll Do:

The Healthy Living Center provides individuals and families with classes and programs staffed by Emplify Health by Gundersen and YMCA professionals to foster healthy lifestyles as helps community members seamlessly transition from Emplify Health medical care to Y-supervised programming. As an Outpatient Physical Therapist on our team, you will be responsible for developing plans of care and providing treatment techniques and interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function and movement through collaboration with referring providers and other clinical staff ensuring optimal patient care through appropriate and timely methods of communicationand treatment. The Healthy Living Center offers a unique environment for patients where Emplify Health Physical Therapy can appropriately guide patients into a community-based exercise program at the YMCA while ensuring optimal outcomes. Our therapy team consists of 3 PTs, 1 PTA, Rehabilitation Technician support, and a therapy scheduler.

What's Available:

  • Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

  • Monday - Friday, variable hours between 7am-4:30 pm - no weekends or holidays

  • Minium starting salary of $80225 and up, based on your years of experience

  • 45-minute appointment lengths, schedule allows for up to 47 patients/week, with 4.75 hours of office time for documentation during the 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

  • Physical Therapist board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) desired

  • Prior experience with outpatient ortho patients or internship desired

  • Must be credentialed with Gundersen prior to starting

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

  • Continuing Education and Patient Education through Medbridge: All PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and SLPs receive a silver level membership to MedBridge for patient home programs and continuing education

  • Strong onboarding and mentoring program for new staff

  • 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

  • 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

  • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center

  • 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 assistance available

Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and its more than our practice. It is who we are. You can be an Physical Therapist anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE. Join our mission in changing healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated therapy team all while doing the work you love in theof La Crosse, Wisconsin!

About Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The organization was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc operates hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, and offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The organization is a leader in healthcare innovation and is constantly developing new approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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