Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$43.56-$53.36/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A community healthcare organization near Norfolk, Nebraska is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team! $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation assistance provided!
Pay: $43.56 - $53.36/hour
Physical Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Outpatient rehabilitation setting with occasional inpatient coverage
- Opportunities for specialization, aquatic therapy, and program development
- Strong support for continuing education and career growth
Physical Therapist Qualifications
Active Nebraska Physical Therapist license required
The Surrounding Nebraska Community
- Affordable cost of living and family-friendly atmosphere
- Strong local economy and healthcare community
- Excellent parks, trails, and recreation options
- Convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services in an outpatient rehabilitation setting with occasional inpatient coverage. Participate in program development and utilize opportunities for specialization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Nebraska Physical Therapist license. The role is a full-time, permanent position requiring a Monday-Friday schedule.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (49 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,919 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $91k–$111k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $70k–$110k)311 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Nebraska vs national | $91k median in Nebraska | $94k nationally (−3%)49 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$112k in purchasing power | Nebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska | 109 active | 21,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Nebraska Physical Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index182 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,919 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Norfolk
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $264k
- Typical market rent
- $1,247/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.