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Physical Therapist- Outpatient Clinics

Mercyhealth · Beloit, WI · $80,717–$121,075 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about feedback from a peer that changed how you treat patients.

What they are checking: Whether they welcome peer review and apply it.

How do you keep referring physicians updated so they trust your care?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate well with referral sources.

Tell me about a time you helped improve how your clinic works.

What they are checking: Whether they take part in performance improvement and cost saving efforts.

What would you do

You will split time between Beloit and the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center in Janesville. How would you manage your caseload across both?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep care consistent and organized across two clinics.

A patient is not improving after several visits. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they re-evaluate, adjust the plan or refer when needed.

How would you help train a new PT or PTA on the team?

What they are checking: Whether they can mentor others and share clinic practices.

About the work

Walk me through how you would evaluate a patient with low back pain in an outpatient clinic.

What they are checking: Whether they can do a focused evaluation and screen for red flags.

How do you treat a high school athlete coming back from an ACL reconstruction?

What they are checking: Whether they know rehab progressions and return-to-sport criteria, fitting the sports medicine setting.

How do you decide when to use manual therapy versus exercise?

What they are checking: Whether they choose techniques based on evidence and patient response.

How do you make sure your billing codes match what you did in the session?

What they are checking: Whether they understand accurate coding and timed-unit rules.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW This role provides high-quality physical therapy by using patient information, exercise, and hands-on techniques to create effective treatment plans and improve patient outcomes. SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Days LOCATION: This position will work between Mercyhealth Beloit and Mercyhealth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center—Janesville, in an outpatient clinic setting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES • Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan. • Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits. • Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing. • Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. • Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation • Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques • Participates actively in the PI and CQI process • Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners • Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department • Takes an active role in the performance improvement process • Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group • Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE • Licensed as a Physical Therapist in WI • Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. This is considered heavy strength work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally or 25-50 pounds of force frequently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards PAY RANGE: $80,716.59 - $121,074.89 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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