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Appleton, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapist 8.1 Work-LifePer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

Lifestyle Engagement e. g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

Access & Affordability e. g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary

The Physical Therapist diagnoses and treats patients with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The physical therapist provides a variety of health care services centered on the unique and individual needs of each patient according to the plan of care, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a full range of services, and participates in team-based continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • SCHEDULE:
  • PRN, not benefit eligible
  • Scheduled for PTO, Holiday, and census coverage

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrates best practice and accountability in the performance of safe and effective assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient’s therapy plan of care. Consults with other disciplines, as required, to coordinate patient care services.

Delegates appropriately to physical therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides to support patient needs while maintaining accountability for the care plan. Understands the competency level of those delegated to, and supports learning and teaching opportunities to further enhance the skill set of care team members.

Completes accurate and timely documentation of services provided in accordance with professional and compliance standards to ensure accurate billing and coding to maximize reimbursement and compliance.

Assists in the development of standards of care, preferred practice patterns, protocols, and clinical procedures using evidence-based practice to ensure quality care.

Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care and contribute to the department’s financial performance.

Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.

Fosters clinician autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the team’s success in advancing their profession.

Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand services within the department, and/or ThedaCare to benefit patient care.

Proactively promotes putting the patient and family first through facilitating positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of physical therapy
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • License to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Wisconsin

Physical Demands

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

  • Occasional high noise level in work environment
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
  • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
  • Occasional exposure to heat sources such as hot water for splinting or heat gun

Scheduled Weekly Hours

4

Scheduled FTE

0.1

Location

Peabody - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

Days

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist diagnoses and treats patients with medical conditions that limit mobility to restore function and reduce pain. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans and ensure accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTherapy Plan DevelopmentPatient TreatmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationPatient SafetyClinical Mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing at Thedacare a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

8.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Physical Therapy

Living in Appleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,215/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
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 · Appleton, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Thedacare

Hospitals and Health Care
Neenah, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Lifestyle Engagement Programs
Mental Health Support
Daycare Support