Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$64k-$96k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The PT will be able to identify patients/customers: Inpatients, Outpatients, Home Health/Hospice patients, Sub-Acute Unit patients (neonates to geriatrics).
The PT is responsible for performing an age-specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient's individual needs. This includes assessment and evaluation of cognitive, sensory, neurological, musculoskeletal, functional, and physiological status.
The PT develops a plan of care, performs treatment as indicated, assesses patients' response to treatment, and assists with discharge planning.
The PT utilizes exercise, equipment, and physical agents to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motion, and to decrease pain to restore a patient's optimal mobility and functional ability.
The PT provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient, family/caregiver and other members of the healthcare team. Depending on the location, the PT will be expected to delegate and monitor treatment provided by Physical Therapist Assistants.
The PT will coordinate, delegate, and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Rehabilitation Techs, LATs, etc.). The PT may be asked to create and participate in Community Engagement activities that focus on healthy lifestyle promotion, preventative medicine, and wellness topics.
The PT will participate in operational and performance improvement aspects of the department. The PT will maintain awareness of budgetary and fiscal responsibility as it pertains to wages, overtime, productivity, and continuing education.
The PT will ensure that documentation is complete and charges are accurately entered on a timely basis.
The PT will participate in all mandated departmental and organizational educational programs.
Qualifications
Obtained, or eligible to obtain, a degree (or equivalent) in Physical Therapy from an accredited Educational Institution. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree preferred. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties board-certifications preferred, but not required.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy Modalities, anatomy, and physiology. Decision making and problem solving skills. Team building skills.
Physical Therapy Licensed or eligible for Physical Therapy License, in the state of Wisconsin. Current BLS of Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Driver’s License may be required depending on location of hire.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients across age groups and care settings, develop and deliver individualized treatment plans, monitor treatment responses, and support discharge planning. Educate patients and care teams, supervise support staff as applicable, maintain timely documentation and billing, and contribute to departmental operations and performance improvement.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$96k | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $61k–$104k)391 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 314 active | 22,013 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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