Physical Therapist (Acute) - PRN to Full-time
Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's
Hospital - Madison Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Bring your
passion for patient-centered care to St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison
as a Physical Therapist with the flexibility to grow from PRN to
Full-Time . Join a highly collaborative team where your critical
thinking and adaptability make a real impact—working 4 shifts per
week (8:00am–4:30pm) with only every 4th weekend required. Eligible
for federal loan forgiveness programs. 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: 4503000007 Physical Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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. 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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