Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Froedtert Kenosha Hospital

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour day shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Locals Accepted: Yes (at a lower rate)
First Time Travelers: Not accepted

Job Description

• Provide 60-minute evaluations and follow-up treatments in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting.
• Work in a clinic with private treatment rooms.
• Clinic team includes 4 Physical Therapists and 1 Physical Therapist Assistant.
• If certified in Pelvic Floor or Lymphedema therapy, scheduling for these populations is available.

Requirements

• Licensure: State license required (pending license acceptable).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Background Check: 7-year background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• References: Two professional references verified within 2 years of start.
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 14 days before start.
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines.
  • Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year (Chest X-Ray within 60 days if applicable).
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October to March).

Additional Certifications (Preferred/As Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – not required for CNAs.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure).
• NIH Stroke Certification (for applicable nursing roles).
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exams as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing (for dialysis/kidney center roles).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, shoulders up, no filters).
• Completion of compliance checklist and confidentiality statement prior to start.
• Flu vaccine exemption forms if applicable.
• Dosimeter request form for Imaging Department (not required for MRI Tech).

Notes

• This position is not open to first-time travelers.
• Locals are accepted but at a lower pay rate.
• The outpatient clinic environment offers private treatment rooms and a collaborative team setting.
• Candidates with specialized certifications in Pelvic Floor or Lymphedema therapy have additional patient scheduling opportunities.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this outpatient orthopedic physical therapy travel contract position in Wisconsin.