Physical Therapist - Acute Care | PRN

Company: SSM Health
Location: Janesville
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Physical Therapist – Acute Care | PRN Opportunity This PRN position for a Physical Therapist in Acute Care focuses on assessing and treating patients experiencing movement issues and pain due to injuries or illnesses. The role includes providing education and engaging in discharge planning. Candidates must hold a valid license in the state of practice, and no prior experience is necessary. Key responsibilities encompass therapy interventions, supervising support staff, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure patient recovery and continuity of care. More than just a job, it's a vocation Worker Type: PRN Join Us in Janesville – Where Flexibility Meets Impact! Are you seeking a role that accommodates your schedule while allowing you to make a significant impact? Consider the PRN Physical Therapist position in Acute Care , where your expertise aids patients during crucial recovery phases. With a day shift schedule , this role provides both professional satisfaction and flexibility. Whether you are looking to broaden your experience or find a meaningful way to remain engaged in the field, your skills are highly valued in Janesville, WI. Position Overview: Conducts evaluations and implements medically prescribed physical therapy treatment plans to address movement dysfunction and pain stemming from injuries, illnesses, disabilities, or other health-related issues. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications: PRIMARY DUTIES Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions. Develops, updates, and assesses a care plan tailored to identified issues, involving the patient and their family. Implements therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for the patient's condition. Educates patients, families, and staff by evaluating educational needs. Ensures continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, providing home instructions, recommending equipment or modifications, and suggesting follow-up care as necessary. Supervises the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support staff. Maintains thorough documentation detailing patient responses to therapy and the necessity for skilled intervention as required by regulatory standards. Operates in a state of constant alertness and safety. Performs additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field necessary for state licensure. EXPERIENCE No prior experience is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly required to stand. Frequently lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs. Regularly use hearing and speech for effective communication. Frequently distinguish body sounds and detect alarms or malfunctioning equipment. Regularly utilize vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances. Engage in frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry. Occasionally bend, stoop, climb, kneel, sit, squat, twist, and perform repetitive movements with legs and arms. Occasionally lift/move patients and objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasionally drive. Rarely crawl. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be required based on departmental needs. State Licensure Requirements: Illinois: Licensed Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri: Licensed Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Oklahoma: Licensed Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board Wisconsin: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States) Job Type: Employee Department: Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: Our organization values our outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Keywords: Physical Therapist, Acute Care, Patient Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Treatment, Licensed Physical Therapist, PRN Physical Therapist, BLS Certification, Discharge Planning, Therapy Interventions, Patient Care

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