Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Froedtert Somers Clinic

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Orthopedic Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 4x10 hour days per week

  • 2 days: 7am - 5pm
  • 2 days: 7am - 6pm
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Locals Accepted: Yes (at a lower rate)
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Patient Care:

  • 60-minute one-on-one sessions
  • No overlapping patients
  • Each therapist has their own treatment room surrounding a large gym space
• License: Wisconsin Physical Therapist License preferred (pending license accepted)
• Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): ARC or AHA acceptable; AHA Provider, Instructor, and RQI accepted
• Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on specialty but not specified as mandatory for this role

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• State-specific caregiver screening (Wisconsin Caregiver Search) required
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no filters)
• Compliance checklist and confidentiality statement to be completed prior to start
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative QGold TB test within 1 year (Chest X-Ray acceptable if within 60 days)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 14 days before start
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references verified within 2 years of start
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a structured outpatient orthopedic therapy role with consistent 4-day shifts, requiring a minimum of one year of experience and appropriate licensure. Compliance with health, safety, and background screening protocols is mandatory.