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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Physical Therapist - Milwaukee, WI

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Job Description

Physical Therapist - Milwaukee, WI - PRN

Our Physical Therapists help patients improve their mobility, manage pain, and regain functionality following an injury, surgery, or illness. The ideal candidate will assess patients' conditions, create personalized treatment plans, and guide them through rehabilitative exercises and therapies, with a focus on Neuro.

Physical therapists evaluate each patient's situation by assessing their range of motion, strength, and pain levels to identify the underlying causes of their limitations.

Roshal Health was founded over 20 years ago by a Clinical Professional who wanted to create a company with both the patient and the Technologist in mind, providing more time for our patients and a better work/life balance for our Technologists. Since our beginnings we have focused on transforming the way clinical services are sourced and delivered.

Roshal Health is a national company with clients and clinical employees spanning all 50 states, offering both local and travel opportunities.

Top 5 Reasons Our Employees Love Working Here

  • Work that fits into your life — not the other way around: Reclaim your schedule for what matters most
  • Security: W2 Employment with PTO & Full Benefits - benefits are available to all full-time & most part-time employees
  • Daily Variety: Work with patients of all ages across multiple facilities
  • Professional Development: Additional Training Programs and a clear path to career growth

Culture: We’ve built a culture where people are trusted to work independently, supported to succeed, and encouraged to enjoy meaningful work together.

Physical Therapist Requirements

  • Over 1 year of experience in a clinical or hospital setting
  • Experience in Neuro is highly preferred; experience in another specialized area such as orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, or sports therapy is a plus
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Current and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state in which the job is located
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Professionalism and strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Compassionate and Patient-centered Approach to Therapy

  • Pass all necessary health requirements for hospital employment, including drug screen and background check
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards
  • Ability to use mobile phone devices & applications

Other Requirements

  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics to accurately assess movement and function.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
  • Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.

Requires public contact with client patients, client staff, and doctors, requiring considerable interpersonal skill, professionalism, and customer service.

Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.

Skills

  • Ability to use therapeutic exercise equipment, assistive devices, and modalities safely and effectively.
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision, and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff at client facilities, management and peers.

Maintain the mental acuity, situational awareness, and decision-making ability necessary to safely and effectively perform all essential duties of the Physical Therapist position, including patient assessment, treatment planning, prioritization, and communication with the care team.

Demonstrate the physical capability to safely lift and move 20 pounds independently and to assist with patient positioning, transfer, and mobility activities as required to provide physical therapy safely and effectively. (see physical requirements)

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills including the ability to manage interactions with people in difficult, stressful situations.

Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing and walking while treating patients and moving between patient rooms, departments, and care settings.

Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and sitting during evaluations, treatment, and exercise demonstration.

  • Lifting and carrying equipment and supplies of up to 20 pounds.
  • Regular pushing and pulling of therapy equipment, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

Assisting and guarding patients during transfers, gait training, balance activities, and therapeutic exercise, including patients with limited mobility.

Repetitive hand and upper-extremity movements, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination for manual therapy and operating equipment.

Physical endurance to treat multiple patients throughout the workday.

Ability to safely maneuver around patients, equipment, and other obstacles in a variety of environments, including patients’ homes.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and clinical guidelines.

Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.

Educate patients and their families on techniques for continued recovery, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.

Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as needed, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with professional standards and regulations.

  • Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Supervise and instruct physical therapy assistants or aides when applicable.
  • Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment in compliance with client’s standards.
  • Follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
  • Stay updated with current physical therapy practices, research, and innovations.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Roshal Imaging Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or another protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Requires over one year of clinical or hospital experience, a DPT degree or equivalent, an active physical therapist license in the job’s state, a valid driver’s license, and BLS/CPR certification. Neuro experience is highly preferred; candidates should also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, EMR proficiency, and the ability to work independently and safely assist with patient mobility.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

NeurorehabilitationPatient EducationProgress MonitoringClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Transfers and MobilitySafety Practices

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $108k (middle half $82k–$125k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin311 active22,008 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,700 in the last 30 days4,517 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$73/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Roshal Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Katy, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Full Benefits
Additional Training Programs
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.