Physical Therapist-Float

Job description

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist who is interested in working in a float position. This position provides direct patient care across multiple hospital and clinic sites within the health system. This position supports departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leaves of absence and planned or unplanned PTO and hospital volumes ensuring consistent patient care and clinical team support during periods of sustained need. This position will primarily serve our Health Partner sites across Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota, including Amery Hospital & Clinics, Westfields Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic, and Lakeview Hospital. Based on organizational needs, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent Health Partners hospital. The physical therapist float delivers patient-centered, evidence-based physical therapy in accordance with Minnesota and Wisconsin licensure requirements and clinical practice guidelines. The position will require weekend and holiday rotation. Performs related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
0.8 FTE
Minimum of one weekend/month and 1-2 holidays/year
Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school with a Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
• Licensed with the Wisconsin Board of Physical Therapy
• Current BLS- American Heart Association or American Red Cross (BLS for Health Professionals).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Recommend experience as a Physical Therapist, preferably in a medical setting.
• Recommend membership in a related professional organization.