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Ascension
Franklin, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Franklin, WI
  • Facility: Ascension Franklin Hospital
  • Department: Rehablitation
  • Schedule: PRN | Days
  • How you'll make an impact in this role
  • Deliver specialized physical therapy interventions to support patient recovery and functional independence.
  • Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to execute customized care plans that meet individual patient goals.
  • Document care journeys with precision to support treatment continuity and accurate medical records.
  • Guide physical therapy aides and students to foster a safe, high-quality, and efficient clinical environment.
  • What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) credentialed from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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 97,000+ 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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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver specialized physical therapy interventions and collaborate with Physical Therapists to execute customized patient care plans. Document patient journeys and guide aides and students to maintain a high-quality clinical environment.

Requirements

Requires a PTA credential from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board and BLS certification. Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of specific job experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care Plan ExecutionMedical DocumentationClinical SupervisionPatient Goal SettingFunctional Independence Support

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant ( FT)

$36-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,865/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement