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Dove Healthcare
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Dove Healthcare - St. Croix Falls | 750 E. Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Shift / Schedule casual openings available Empower your future with Dove Healthcare! Proudly serving 11 Wisconsin communities, Dove Healthcare is committed to providing innovative, compassionate, and high-quality care to all those who depend on us- including our employees!

Feel good about where you work and the care you provide, and enjoy competitive benefits and wages with shift differentials. Ask about our career ladder options too!

New graduates are encouraged!

As a physical therapist for Dove Healthcare, you will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct physical therapy, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules regulations, and guidelines that govern a skilled nursing facility participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of patient care plans, patient assessments, etc. as necessary maintain treatment records, patient files, and progress notes as required participate in the development and implementation of patient assessments and care plans, including quarterly reviews collaborate and supervise PTAs

Required Qualifications

doctorate degree (or bachelor's / master's degree for those grandfathered in) in physical therapy from an accredited college or university current license as a physical therapist in the State of Wisconsin Health and Wellness Benefits choose your own health insurance - our benefit design offers the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family! company paid life and AD&D insurance dental and vision Insurance wellness incentives, including onsite gyms, health club reimbursement, weight loss program reimbursement supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, cancer paid time off (PTO) floating holiday employee assistance program (EAP) Financial Benefits early wage access through DailyPay childcare assistance - up to 20% 401k, with company match financial planning resources referral bonus - up to $700 per referral Career Development tuition reimbursement / scholarship opportunities continuing education career mapping All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.

About Dove Healthcare

Dove Healthcare consists of 11 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, six assisted living residences, and three independent living complexes in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Lodi, Osseo, Rice Lake, Spooner, St. Croix Falls, and Superior.

Our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.

For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will plan, implement, and evaluate physical therapy programs in accordance with skilled nursing facility regulations. They are also responsible for collaborating with and supervising physical therapist assistants while maintaining accurate patient records and care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctorate, master's, or bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution. A current physical therapist license in the State of Wisconsin is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient care planningPatient assessmentTreatment record maintenanceSupervision of PTAsClinical documentationCare plan implementation

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, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $86k (middle half $73k–$111k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin314 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Dove Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$110k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dove Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (choose your own)
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Wellness incentives
Supplemental benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Floating holiday
Employee assistance program (EAP)