Experienced Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K - $130K+

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Experienced Orthopedic Physical Therapist

  • 55-Minute One-on-One Care | $90K-$130K+ | Clinical Autonomy | Leadership Opportunities
  • Delafield, WI
  • Practice Physical Therapy the Way You Always Imagined
  • Are you an experienced PT who is tired of rushed visits, insurance restrictions, and high-volume schedules?

Do you enjoy solving complex orthopedic problems, building meaningful patient relationships, and helping people achieve lasting results?

At Balance Within Integrative Physical Therapy, we believe Physical Therapists can serve as Primary Musculoskeletal Providers who help people move better, feel better, and live fuller lives.

We're looking for an experienced clinician who is passionate about exceptional care, lifelong learning, and helping shape the future of a growing private practice.

  • Why Therapists Choose Balance Within
  • 55-Minute One-on-One Sessions
  • No double-booking or aides
  • No juggling multiple patients
  • Clinical Freedom & Autonomy
  • Practice with trust and professional respect
  • Individualize care based on your clinical reasoning, not insurance
  • Utilize your unique strengths and expertise
  • Meaningful Caseload
  • 6-8 patients on a typical day
  • Focus on outcomes, relationships, quality care
  • Leadership & Growth Opportunities
  • Help develop specialty programs
  • Mentor and collaborate with teammates
  • Play an active role in clinic growth
  • Unlimited Continuing Education Support
  • Advanced certifications, residencies, fellowships, and specialty training encouraged

About Us

Balance Within is a PT-owned, cash-based practice that has been serving Lake Country for more than 10 years. Doctors Jereme and Sarah Trunk started Balance Within in 2015 to create a practice where therapists could thrive in pursuing specialization, avoid burnout and to provide the care the patients truly need without insurance constraints.

We are known for combining evidence-based orthopedic care, specialized manual therapies, movement-based rehabilitation, and whole-person clinical reasoning to help patients find answers when other approaches have fallen short.

Our Mission

Heal People. Heal the World. One Patient at a Time.

Our Values: Compassion

  • Integrity
  • Growth
  • Excellence

What Success Looks Like

Our best clinicians do more than provide excellent treatment.

They

  • Build trust and communicate clearly
  • Inspire patient commitment and follow-through
  • Take ownership of the patient experience
  • Contribute positively to team culture

Continually Pursue Growth and Excellence

  • We believe exceptional outcomes require both clinical expertise and the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and inspire patients to take an active role in their recovery & maintenance.
  • Who Thrives Here

You May Be a Great Fit If You

  • Have 3+ years of orthopedic PT experience
  • Enjoy solving challenging cases and thinking beyond protocols
  • Value both evidence-based practice and individualized care
  • Have great hands and enjoy incorporating manual therapies as a regular part of your practice (John Barnes Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, IPA and other Manual Therapy Courses are encouraged however not required)
  • Appreciate feedback and continual growth
  • Communicate effectively and take ownership
  • Are interested in orthopedics, women's health, pelvic health, manual therapy, chronic pain, wellness, injury prevention, or specialty practice development

Benefits

  • $90,000-$130,000+ earning potential
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Account with Employer Match
  • Unlimited CEU Funding
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  • AI-Assisted Documentation
  • Base Salary + Generous Performance Pay Incentives
  • Flexible Scheduling - No Weekend Clinical Hours Required, Time Off Around Holidays
  • This Role Is Likely For You If...
  • You want to practice in a relationship-based, patient-centered environment.
  • You value autonomy, trust, and professional respect.
  • You enjoy lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • You want your work to have a meaningful impact on patients, teammates, and a growing business.
  • This Role May Not Be For You If...
  • You prefer highly protocol-driven care.
  • You dislike professional growth.
  • You want someone else to take ownership of patient engagement and follow-through.
  • You prefer high-volume environments over relationship-based care.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

If you're looking for a place where you can practice at a high level, continue growing as a clinician, and help build something meaningful alongside a supportive team, we'd love to connect.

  • Apply today and let's start the conversation.
  • We look forward to speaking with you soon!
  • Warm regards,
  • Drs. Sarah & Jereme Trunk
  • Owners, Balance Within Integrative Physical Therapy
  • Learn More: balancewithinpt.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, one-on-one orthopedic care to 6-8 patients per day using evidence-based practices and manual therapies. Contribute to clinic growth by developing specialty programs and mentoring teammates within a cash-based practice.

Requirements

Requires at least 3 years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and a strong proficiency in manual therapies. Candidates must be committed to lifelong learning and capable of taking full ownership of the patient experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient Relationship ManagementCase ManagementPatient CommunicationMentorshipProgram Development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Experienced Orthopedic Physical Therapist at Balance Within - Integrative Physical Therapy a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 415 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Balance Within - Integrative Physical Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 6 active listings.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.5
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 415 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Delafield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$660k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,457/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Balance Within - Integrative Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Delafield, WI

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Account with Employer Match
Unlimited CEU Funding
Generous PTO