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Physical Therapist - Commercial St.

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This position is at the Commercial Street location in Neenah. What kind of outpatient setting do you do your best work in?

What they are checking: Whether they fit a community outpatient clinic and its pace and patient mix.

Tell me about a time you helped a discouraged patient keep going.

What they are checking: Motivational skills and empathy, which affect results as much as technique.

How do you build good relationships with the doctors who refer patients to your clinic?

What they are checking: Understanding that referral relationships keep an outpatient clinic busy and patients well served.

What would you do

You are running behind and your next patient is already waiting. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Respect for patients' time and managing a full outpatient schedule without cutting care short.

A patient wants to return to a sport before you think they are ready. What do you say?

What they are checking: Ability to set limits with clear reasons while keeping the patient motivated.

About the work

Walk me through how you would evaluate and treat a patient after a total knee replacement.

What they are checking: Knowledge of post-op protocols, range of motion goals and safe progression.

How do you treat a patient with shoulder pain when you are not sure if it is coming from the neck?

What they are checking: Differential diagnosis skills that find the true source of symptoms.

How do you track progress so both the patient and the insurer can see it?

What they are checking: Use of outcome measures that show value and support continued authorization.

How do you decide when a patient is ready for discharge from therapy?

What they are checking: Judgment about goals and independence, rather than continuing therapy out of habit.

What manual therapy techniques do you use, and how do you decide when to use them?

What they are checking: Thoughtful use of hands-on treatment as part of a full plan, not as a stand-alone fix.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Physical Therapistdiagnoses and treats patients with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The physical therapist provides a variety of health care services centered on the unique and individual needs of each patient according to the plan of care, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a full range of services, and participates in team-based continuous improvement. Job Description: SCHEDULE : • Full time, benefit eligible • 40 hrs/weeks • 4 - 10 hour shifts, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. • Weekend/holiday rotation KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Demonstrates best practice and accountability in the performance of safe and effective assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient’s therapy plan of care. Consults with other disciplines, as required, to coordinate patient care services. • Delegates appropriately to physical therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides to support patient needs while maintaining accountability for the care plan. Understands the competency level of those delegated to, and supports learning and teaching opportunities to further enhance the skill set of care team members. • Completes accurate and timely documentation of services provided in accordance with professional and compliance standards to ensure accurate billing and coding to maximize reimbursement and compliance. • Assists in the development of standards of care, preferred practice patterns, protocols, and clinical procedures using evidence-based practice to ensure quality care. • Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care and contribute to the department’s financial performance. • Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share. • Fosters clinician autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the team’s success in advancing their profession. • Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand services within the department, and/or ThedaCare to benefit patient care. • Proactively promotes putting the patient and family first through facilitating positive patient experiences. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of physical therapy • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) • License to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Wisconsin PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients • Occasional exposure to heat sources such as hot water for splinting or heat gun Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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