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Froedtert
Manitowoc, Wisconsin

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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  • Location: US: WI: MANITOWOC at our NE-HARBOR TOWN CAMPUS facility.
  • This job is ON - SITE.
  • FTE: 0.900000
  • Standard Hours: 36.00
  • Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Flexible 4-5 days/week. Go between 3 outpatient clinic sites (Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Sheboygan) with home base in Manitowoc. Schedule developed one month at a time based on need within the departments. Holidays: None Weekends: None

Job Summary

Flexible schedule and this position qualifies for a premium pay differential in addition to base compensation.

Provides comprehensive physical therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs.

Experience meaningful one‑on‑one interactions with patients as you support their progress and see the impact you make firsthand. You’ll also benefit from reasonable productivity expectations within a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

  • Participates in varied Rehabilitation Services activities designed to enhance patient care and programs.
  • Demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment skills and has ability work in any department or location assigned based on rehab needs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience Description

A minimum of two years of clinical Therapist experience meeting requirements of Level I responsibilities as determined by interview and assessment.

Education Description

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required.

Training Description

Must be proficient at all PT level 1 competencies, maintain productivity level and have the potential to take on additional responsibilities. May require clinical expertise in specific discipline.

Licensure Description

WI state license as a Physical Therapist is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 3 months of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

  • Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics

Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies.

The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive physical therapy services by assessing, planning, and implementing patient treatment programs. Participates in rehabilitation activities to enhance patient care and supports patient progress through one-on-one interactions.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of two years of clinical therapist experience and a degree from an accredited physical therapy program. Must hold a Wisconsin state license as a Physical Therapist and possess BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical evaluationDocumentationTherapeutic exercise

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% 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 at Froedtert a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
12% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Manitowoc

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,114/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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

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About Froedtert

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Career Pathways
Tuition Assistance
CEU Opportunities
Academic Partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin
Referral Bonuses
Retirement Plan (403b)
Medical Insurance