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Green Bay, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • (Weekend Evals Only)
  • We are looking for a PRN Physical Therapist to join or team!

Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin is an advanced inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to helping individuals recover from life-altering injuries and illnesses.

At our 40-bed Hospital, we specialize in comprehensive rehab services for stroke survivors, brain and spinal cord injury patients, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical conditions.

With a compassionate team of therapists, nurses, and physicians, we provide personalized physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs. Our modern facility and innovative therapy technologies create a nurturing environment for healing.

Joint Commission-accredited and ranked among the top rehabilitation centers nationally, Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to offer patient-centered care that empowers patients to achieve their highest level of independence.

What You Bring

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
  • Current State Physical Therapist License.
  • Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Inpatient CareTreatment PlanningPatient Evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $82k–$130k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin313 active22,264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 25 employers
10
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
7
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80/hr
#2

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#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Green Bay

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,088/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
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 · Green Bay, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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