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Outpatient Sports Physical Therapist - Part-time

Children's Wisconsin · Cedarburg, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time an athlete lost motivation during a long recovery.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep young athletes engaged through the mental side of a long rehab.

Tell me about a time you worked with a physician or athletic trainer to adjust a plan.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well with the rest of the sports medicine team.

What would you do

A parent or coach pushes for the athlete to play sooner than you think is safe. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the athlete's safety and can explain their reasoning without damaging the relationship.

This is part-time across Mequon and Cedarburg. How do you keep continuity of care for patients you might not see every visit?

What they are checking: Whether they document and communicate so care stays consistent across therapists and clinics.

What would you do if you suspected a concussion or a more serious problem during a session?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize red flags outside their plan and refer appropriately.

About the work

Walk me through your rehab plan for a high school athlete after ACL reconstruction.

What they are checking: Whether they know phased, evidence-based ACL rehab and how it differs for a still-growing athlete.

How do you decide when a young athlete is ready to return to sport?

What they are checking: Whether they use objective testing and judgment rather than a date on the calendar or pressure from coaches.

How does treating a growing athlete differ from treating an adult, especially with growth plate injuries?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pediatric conditions like apophysitis and how growth changes treatment.

How do you build a home exercise program a busy teenager will actually do?

What they are checking: Whether they make programs realistic and engaging so carryover happens outside clinic.

How do you think about injury prevention for young athletes?

What they are checking: Whether they think beyond rehab to load, sport specialization and prevention, which matters with youth sports.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ **This is a part-time position located at our Mequon and Cedarburg Clinics.** Job Summary Provides direct patient care in Physical Therapy and performs other related duties to assure smooth, coordinated running of the department within the pediatric Outpatient Clinics. Identifies, diagnoses, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities. Participates in program planning, development and implementation. Participates in Quality Improvement. Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals involved with the patient's rehabilitative needs, monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed. Maintains clinical records according to established procedures. May participate in outreach event coverage and education/mentorship of students/residents as appropriate. Essential Functions • Organizational Responsibilities: supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital; engages in activities which support teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric Physical Therapy and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; takes responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement. • Developmental: Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process and as pertains to physical functioning and development. • Patient Evaluation: Provides Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations. Successfully completes required competencies. • Treatment: Provides physical therapy treatment on a continuing basis. • Case Management: Counsels and trains parents in the area of physical therapy and trains parents to incorporate treatment goals into the home environment. Actively participates in care management meetings. • Documentation: Maintains written records of patient status and progress. Documentation to include but not limited to evaluation and re-evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations. • Insurance/Authorization: Maintains up to date insurance authorization/ approval to treat patients. Works collaboratively with Financial Clearance to obtain authorizations. Submits all clinical requests in a timely fashion to ensure no lapse in care. Connects with insurance reviewers as needed to obtain authorization, perform peer to peer review etc. • Cost Containment: Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement. • Discharge Planning: Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy. Education: • Master's Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy required Experience: • 1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field or sports medicine field of Physical Therapy preferred Licenses and Certifications: • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required • License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin required • This Sports Physical Therapist position is a 0.8FTE (32 hours/week). • Typically developing patient population with sports and orthopedic injuries including but not limited to post-surgical rehab, fractures, growth and overuse related injuries, trauma, spine, sports specific rehab and concussion. Opportunity for collaboration with broader sports med team including surgeons, primary care sports med, athletic trainers and sports PT's at other regional clinics. • Looking for candidates with interest in sports medicine rehab with potential for occasional on-field coverage for interested applicants. Youth/adolescent sports and orthopedic background strongly desired, with additional pediatric experience potentially including coaching, teaching, mentoring. • This role will include an 8 hour day every Saturday in Mequon (8-4pm), as well as 2-3 days (24 hours per week) during the week in Cedarburg clinic. • This clinic is located at 1655 W Mequon Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 (Mequon Clinic) and 7861 WI-60 Trunk, Cedarburg, WI 53012 (Cedarburg Clinic). Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License PT-Physical Therapist (24) - State of Wisconsin

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