Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Focus on work hardening, functional capacity evaluations, and business health services to optimize work environments and reduce injuries. Responsibilities include conducting workstation assessments, movement coaching, and implementing individualized return-to-work programs.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a fulltime outpatient Ergonomic Physical Therapist to join our Work Hardening and Business Health Services team!
As an outpatient Ergonomic Physical Therapist, you will primarily focus on work hardening, functional capacity evaluations, and business health service needs to optimize work environments and body mechanics to reduce strain, prevent injury, and increase productivity.
Our work hardening program is a highly structured individualized program designed to help patients return to their pre-injury work level in a safe and timely manner.
It aims to help patients regain their biomechanical, cardiovascular, metabolic, neuromuscular and psychosocial functions in conjunction with their work tasks.
It includes strengthening and flexibility exercises, cardiovascular conditioning, spine and joint stabilization exercises and job task training (i.e. pushing, pulling, crouching, lifting, bending, sitting, or twisting).
Additional key aspects of this role will include workstation assessments, repetitive strain treatment, movement coaching, and preventive education.
You will also work with business health services, presenting information on industrial rehab therapy and employer clinics.
This position will be located in our industrial rehab gym in the La Crosse Clinic and onsite at area businesses.
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Join our mission in changing healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated therapy team all while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region [https://thriveinlacrosse.com/] of La Crosse, Wisconsin!
Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org [HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org] or call 608-775-0267.
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Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy and a valid Wisconsin Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is required, and experience with work hardening, ergonomics, and Epic software is highly desired.
Market context
Outpatient physical therapist openings in Wisconsin are typically driven by steady rehabilitation demand, especially for clinicians who can support work hardening and ergonomics programs. This role is competitive because employers often look for a Wisconsin PT license, BLS certification, and familiarity with Epic, while the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and highlight any direct experience with work hardening or ergonomic assessments in your resume.
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