Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Company: SSM Health
Location: Fond Du Lac
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Location: Fond du Lac, WI Department: Outpatient Clinic We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our hospital-based Outpatient Clinic in Fond du Lac, WI. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and is eager to grow professionally within a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Position Details: Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift | 36 hours per week Sign-On Bonus: Available for qualified external candidates Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs Practice Environment: Outpatient clinic located within a hospital setting Patient population includes a mix of orthopedic and neurologic conditions Flexibility to develop in an area of specialty or clinical interest Collaborative team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists Why Join Us? Supportive environment with mentoring and professional development opportunities Access to continuing education , clinical ladder program , and 403(b) retirement matching Strong emphasis on shared education , teamwork , and clinical excellence Be part of a mission-driven organization rooted in the values of SSM Health and our Catholic health care tradition We invite you to fulfill your calling and grow your career with a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Fond du Lac is only 1 hour away from Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay. Lower cost of living and still near all the fun. Lake Winnebago, numerous bike and hiking trails, festivals, weekly free outdoor concerts at Thelma in the summer and more! Job Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient‘s condition. Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family. Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs. Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed. Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient‘s response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: Therapies Physical OP Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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