Physical Therapist

SSM Health

Physical Therapist evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatment programs for patients in a healthcare clinic. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and patient education.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice.
No experience required.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

physical therapy treatmentpatient assessmentplan of care developmenttherapy interventionspatient educationdischarge planningdocumentationhome modificationscontinuity of caresupervision of support personnel

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadershipalertnessadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaborationpatient advocacyempathy

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Physical TherapyMaster's degree in Physical TherapyDoctorate degree in Physical TherapyBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP)Physical Therapist License - IllinoisPhysical Therapist License - MissouriPhysical Therapist License - OklahomaPhysical Therapist License - Wisconsin