Physical Therapist
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Design Custom Recovery Paths: You’ll perform initial and ongoing assessments, transforming clinical data into a dynamic, evolving plan of care that meets the patient where they are.
Deliver Hands-On Excellence: Use your technical skills to provide direct therapy interventions, adapting your approach to the unique physiological and emotional needs of each patient.
Empower Families: Recovery is a team effort. You’ll partner closely with patients and their families, ensuring they are educated, involved, and confident in the journey toward home.
Lead with Mentorship: Serve as a clinical guide for PTAs, students, and support personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and shared learning across the department.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Milwaukee physical therapy position centers on building individualized recovery plans and delivering direct patient care within a large nonprofit Catholic health system. You'll assess patients, design and adjust treatment approaches based on their clinical needs and personal circumstances, and provide hands-on therapy interventions. Beyond direct care, you'll engage families as active partners in recovery and mentor PTAs, students, and support staff to maintain clinical standards across the department.
The role requires Wisconsin PT licensure before your start date and BLS certification within your first month. A bachelor's degree is the minimum; a master's or doctorate is preferred. This is a full-time, in-office position suited to someone who values both clinical excellence and teaching, and who thrives in a structured healthcare environment committed to service-oriented care.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $100,000
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