Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Franklin, WI
- Facility: Franklin Hospital
- Department: Rehabilitation
- Schedule: PRN | weekend shifts 2 per month, and 1 holiday per year
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
- Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
- Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
- Work Experience
- None required.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist performs initial and ongoing patient assessments to establish and revise individualized plans of care. They also provide therapy interventions and oversee the activities of physical therapy assistants and support personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid Wisconsin Physical Therapy license. A BLS provider certification is also required within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $60k–$104k)360 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 310 active | 21,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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