Physical Therapist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Waupun
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling WI-Waupun Memorial
Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Location: Waupun, WI
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist
to join our team in Waupun, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity
for both experienced professionals and new graduates seeking a
supportive environment focused on growth and collaboration.
Position Highlights: Sign On Bonus: Available for external
qualified candidates New graduates welcome – mentorship and
professional support provided Primarily outpatient orthopedic
caseload , with occasional inpatient responsibilities Weekend
rotation : Every 4th weekend, limited to a few hours on Saturday
and Sunday for inpatient needs Opportunities to develop a specialty
or area of expertise Strong emphasis on professional development
and a collaborative team culture Flexible 40-hour workweek : Option
for 5 days per week Option for 4 days per week with 10-hour shifts
Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs If you‘re looking to
make a meaningful impact while advancing your career, we encourage
you to apply. 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: PHYSICAL THERAPY 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
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Keywords: SSM Health, Sheboygan , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Waupun, Wisconsin
