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Dove Healthcare
Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistCasual

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Job Description

Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake | 910 Bear Paw Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868

Schedule Details

casual flexible days and hours!

Join our dynamic therapy team as a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) and enjoy: casual days and hours - you pick what you want to work manageable productivity expectations modern, spacious therapy gyms with the latest technology and equipment paid continuing education credits paid travel time and mileage when working at various locations this position does require occasional travel between our Rice Lake and Spooner locations New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree as a physical therapist assistant from an accredited college Current license as a physical therapist assistant 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

Provide physical therapy services within a dynamic team environment at skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. Responsibilities include utilizing modern therapy equipment and traveling between assigned locations to deliver patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree as a physical therapist assistant from an accredited college. A current license as a physical therapist assistant in the State of Wisconsin is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient rehabilitationClinical documentationTherapeutic exerciseRehabilitation equipment operation

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Dove Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top 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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#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 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Rice Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Median resident rent
$856/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Dove Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paid continuing education credits
Paid travel time and mileage
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Wellness incentives
Supplemental benefits