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Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Sanford Health · Marshfield, WI · $40.00–$57.00 an hour · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about a complex patient with many medical issues. How did you build a plan?

What they are checking: Ability to manage the diverse, high-acuity needs the posting describes.

How do you work with nursing and physicians on an interdisciplinary rehab team?

What they are checking: Communication and teamwork in a large team where many people affect the patient's day.

How do you use current research in your daily practice?

What they are checking: Whether evidence actually shapes their treatment rather than habit alone.

What would you do

You have more evaluations than time today. How do you prioritize your caseload?

What they are checking: Triage based on discharge timing, acuity and safety, not just the order of the list.

A patient's oxygen saturation drops during gait training. What do you do?

What they are checking: Quick, safe response and knowing the thresholds that mean stop and call nursing.

This role has rotating shifts. How do you handle weekends and changing schedules?

What they are checking: Honest fit with a rotating schedule that keeps inpatient coverage steady.

A family wants their loved one to go home, but you believe it is not safe. How do you handle that conversation?

What they are checking: Compassionate, honest communication about safety while respecting family wishes.

About the work

Marshfield is a Level II Trauma Center. How do you evaluate a patient in the ICU for early mobility?

What they are checking: Safe judgment about lines, vitals and sedation before getting critically ill patients moving.

Walk me through how you decide a patient's discharge recommendation: home, inpatient rehab, or skilled nursing.

What they are checking: Clear reasoning on a decision that shapes the patient's recovery and the hospital's flow.

How do you supervise and delegate to physical therapist assistants on the inpatient side?

What they are checking: Understanding of supervision rules and how to keep care consistent when sharing patients.

How do you teach a family member to help with transfers before discharge?

What they are checking: Practical caregiver education that keeps both patient and helper safe at home.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Work Shift: 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

 Compensation: Salary Range: $40.00 - $57.00

Sign on Bonus! $20,000 with a commitment

 Union Position: No

 Department Details Marshfield Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center, offers an engaging therapy environment where clinicians collaborate within a large, interdisciplinary rehab team. Therapists work across a broad continuum of care—from ICU to inpatient rehab—managing complex and diverse patient needs. Summary Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients/patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease. Job Description Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments. Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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