Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Prairie Ridge Clinic

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Orthopedic Therapist (Travel/Contract)

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

Work Schedule

• 4 ten-hour days per week
• Schedule: 2 days from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 2 days from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Job Description

• Outpatient orthopedic therapy at a clinic with individual treatment rooms for each therapist
• 60-minute one-on-one patient sessions with no overlapping appointments
• Treatment rooms are arranged around a large gym space
• Wisconsin Physical Therapist License preferred

Requirements & Credentials

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Physical Therapist License preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – ARC or AHA acceptable (not required for CNAs)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – ARC or AHA acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – ARC or AHA acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as required
• Tech Certification Verification – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for certain nursing roles (not specifically for therapy)

Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Includes SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required (agency responsibility for subcontractors)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – as applicable
• Color Blind Testing – required for dialysis/kidney center roles (not typically for therapy)
• Competency Exam – as applicable to profession/specialty

Health & Immunization Documents

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

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 14 days before start (instant acceptable)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar)

Facility Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (passport style, no filters)
• Compliance checklist to be completed by agency representative
• Confidentiality statement to be signed prior to start
• Flu vaccine exemption forms if applicable
• Dosimeter request form (only for Imaging Department, not applicable here)

History & References

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

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an outpatient orthopedic therapist position in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The role involves providing one-on-one 60-minute therapy sessions in private treatment rooms within a clinic setting. Candidates should have a Wisconsin Physical Therapist License (preferred) and meet various certification, background, health, and immunization requirements. The schedule consists of four 10-hour days with varied end times.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility names as per instructions.