Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill multiple Limited Term Physical Therapist positions.

Current Vacancies:

Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)

Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)

Position Summary

This position provides physical therapy services to patients for both acute and chronic conditions. This includes performing physical therapy assessments, designing treatment programs, and providing for implementation. Implementation may be by the physical therapist, by a physical therapy assistant, delegated to Health Service Unit staff, or a combination thereof.

This position is responsible for training Health Service staff in their responsibilities for Physical Therapy implementation when indicated.

The Physical Therapist evaluates individual treatment programs on an ongoing basis and revises as appropriate.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 18-00 with a starting pay of $70.00/hour.

Job Details

Limited Term Employees must be residents of the State of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin State Statutes limit LTE jobs to no more than 1,039 hours of work within a 12-month period. Limited term jobs vary in duration, and work hours may be full- or part-time depending on individual program needs, budgets and seasonal demands. As a limited term employee, if you work 1,039 hours or less during a 12-month period, you may be eligible to continue in the position for another 1,039 hours or less during the next year or until the job ends.

LTEs are immediately eligible for the Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security programs. Once an LTE qualifies for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), they will become eligible for health, life, wage, dental and vision insurance coverage. Upon eligibility for WRS enrollment, a benefit packet will be sent as notification to the LTE in order to provide insurance details and enrollment information.

Eligibility criteria can be found in Chapter 3 of the WRS Administration Manual .

LTEs are not eligible to receive the following benefits: seniority, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, performance awards, military leave, or time off with pay for jury duty, voting or military pre-induction physical examination.

For the governing procedures on Limited Term Employment see here .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information to answer questions regarding permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist and maintain licensure during employment.

How To Apply

Please e-mail your resume and letter of qualifications to: Edward.Rothbauer@wisconsin.gov

Please prepare a resume and a letter of qualifications, include any relevant certifications or licenses you possess. You do not need to apply or submit any materials through the Wisc.Jobs website.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here .

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and qualified candidates will be contacted as needed.

For a position description or for questions on the application process contact: Athena Foster, HR Specialist, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.