Your future role at a glance
How you'll make an impact in this role
As a Physical Therapist on our team, you aren't just following a script; you are the architect of a patient’s journey back to independence. You will lead the clinical charge by:
Designing Personal Recovery Paths: You’ll conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, translating complex clinical data into a dynamic, evolving plan of care.
Empowering Families: Recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You’ll partner closely with patients and their families, ensuring they are educated, involved, and confident in the plan of care.
Leading the Care Team: You will serve as a clinical mentor, overseeing the activities of PTAs, students, and support staff to maintain our high standard of collaborative excellence.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Education:
What additional requirements you'll need
We are looking for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. While we value broad expertise, our top priority for this role is:
Stroke Recovery Specialist: You have a deep-seated passion for Inpatient Rehabilitation. Ideally, you bring specialized experience or a strong desire to focus on our Stroke Specialty Unit, helping patients navigate the critical transition from acute injury to functional recovery.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.