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River Falls, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45–$50/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN
  • $45–$50/hour
  • Marietta, SC

About Us

River Falls Post Acute, located in Marietta, South Carolina, may be small at just 44 beds, but our benefits pack a BIG punch. Nestled in a beautiful mountain setting near Travelers Rest, we offer a low-key, fun work environment where employees are valued, appreciated, and supported. Our close-knit team is dedicated to providing exceptional care while helping residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

If you're looking for flexibility, reliable hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay: $45–$50/hr
  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Reliable hours available
  • PRN opportunities within the largest post-acute care network in South Carolina
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative therapy department

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents, develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, and help residents achieve their highest level of mobility, function, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents within 24 hours, or one business day, of physician referral whenever possible
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and obtain physician approval as required
  • Provide physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders and established goals
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides

Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), therapy aides, and students in accordance with state practice regulations

Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members

Participate in care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning activities

Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, and other required documentation accurately and timely

Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, and discharge recommendations

Recommend and facilitate acquisition of durable medical equipment such as walkers, canes, braces, grab bars, and elevated toilet seats

  • Report equipment concerns and assist in maintaining a safe therapy environment
  • Conduct in-service education and training programs for facility staff as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), therapy aides, and students in accordance with state regulations and facility policies

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred
  • Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred
  • Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) and Casamba preferred
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Current South Carolina Physical Therapist license in good standing
  • Must maintain all required continuing education requirements
  • Must remain in good standing with the applicable State Board
  • What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Passion for helping residents regain mobility and independence
  • Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Dependable and flexible
  • Team-oriented and resident-focused

Commitment to Delivering Exceptional Therapy Outcomes

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationSupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationMobility Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 65% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT), PRN at PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 25 employers

5
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
11
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
69% this job
401k / retirement match
62%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · Escondido, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in River Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,624/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN scheduling
Reliable hours available
Supportive leadership
Collaborative therapy department