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Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health)is a health system comprised of 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics serving 67 rural communities. As a SpeechLanguage Pathologist at Gundersen you will have the opportunity to join us in our mission vision and values:

• We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose.
• Leading with love we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities. This is our aspiration.
• Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humilityour pillars set our foundation and our future.

What Youll Do:

• Provide physical therapy and patient care invarious settings including our outpatient clinic acute hospital inpatient and postacute swing bed unit with opportunity to expand into outreach services including home health and school settings.
• Work with patients and families to examine evaluate diagnose prognose and treatto ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients caregivers and family members as needed.
• Collaborate with the referring providersand multidisciplinary teamsin providing optimal patient care through appropriate and timely methods of communication.

Whats Available:

• Fulltime 80 hours biweekly 1.0 FTE).
• Days; Mondays Fridays with weekend oncall rotation.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors 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 InfantAdult BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment for the best patient outcomes.

What Youll Get:

• A highly adaptable and missiondriven organizationwitha work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated.
• Apatientcenteredrehabteam with longevity and low turnover shared office spaces for therapist collaboration and the ability to work witha variety of patients and diagnosesboth independently and as a team.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy attractive wagesbased 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 wellbeing 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.
• Professional development including department continuing education opportunities and access to Medbridge online CEU courses.
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities our Tuition Investment Program and the Career Development Center.
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States.

Job Description:

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:

• Works with patients and families to examine evaluate diagnose prognose and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes. Also consults and educates the patient and other caregivers as needed.
• 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 facetoface consultations.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professions communicates value of physical therapy services.
• Responsible for completing documentation according to established departmental standards to enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement.
• 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.
• Meets standards of practice according to federal state and professional association guidelines. Maintains and achieves proficiency in departmental competencies.
• Teaches and counsels individuals families groups and community.
• The physical therapist works with other interested parties in education research and quality improvement of services.
• Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review of process treatment or systems issues for quality improvement initiatives.
• Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet departmental needs.
• 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.
• Will be involved in coordinating and overseeing physical therapy student education.
• Will be involved in Physical Therapist orientation to various sites and/or programs.
• Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Personally interacts engages with and cares for patients.
• Ensures patient safety.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved curriculum in Physical Therapy

DESIRED
Masters 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 InfantAdult 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 Womens Health through the American Physical Therapy Association American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (APTAABPTS) Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATABOC)

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 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Squatting Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Below Shoulder Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Above Shoulder Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions Pinch Forces Rarely 15 or .5 hours) Pounds of force 025
Repetitive Actions Grip Forces Rarely 15 or .5 hours) Pounds of force 025
Repetitive Actions Fine Manipulation Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Lifting Other Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Number of lbs 2550
Carrying Long Carry >50 feet) Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Number of lbs 2550
Carrying Short Carry Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Number of lbs 2550
Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely 15 or .5 hours) Number of lbs 2550

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We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.

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