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Ortho Nebraska
Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Postural Restoration (PRI) Physical Therapist - Elkhorn (Full-Time)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist the ideal candidate will provide high – quality, evidence-based care to a diverse population with musculoskeletal conditions. This role involves evaluating, diagnosis, and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. They work closely with the medical team including physicians, physical therapy assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate care for optimal patient outcomes.

  • Hours/Schedule: 40 / Mon-Fri 7a - 630p
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
  • Displays flexibility and adaptability to provide patient education regarding their specific physical therapy treatment needs.
  • Ability to problem solve with patients, team and other departments within OrthoNebraska.

Essential Job Functions

  • Deliver high quality clinical care and customer service Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
  • Provide treatment services to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
  • Promote and advance the hospital’s vision to be the BEST through department initiatives and community outreach.
  • Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
  • Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
  • Offer clinical instruction to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
  • Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
  • Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions by evaluating, diagnosing, and implementing individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with the medical team and provide clinical instruction to students to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The role requires successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen, as well as maintaining active professional licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Postural RestorationMusculoskeletal DiagnosisTreatment PlanningTeam CollaborationEvidence-based Practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% 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
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)301 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin310 active21,688 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,948 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Postural Restoration (PRI) Physical Therapist - Elkhorn (Full-Time) at Ortho Nebraska a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,948 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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11
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9
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Elkhorn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Median resident rent
$1,034/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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