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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PHYSICAL THERAPIST II, FCP - MCKINLEY REHAB PHYSICAL THERAP

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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  • Location: US: WI: MILWAUKEE at our CP-MCKINLEY HLTH CENTER facility.
  • This job is ON - SITE.
  • FTE: 1.000000
  • Standard Hours:40.00
  • Shift: Shift 1
  • Shift Details: TBD Holidays: NA Weekends: NA

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs. The therapist participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs.

A Physical Therapist II demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment skills and is involved in program development, staff education, student supervision. Also demonstrates emerging leadership skills and mentors department staff. Other duties as assigned. (U)

Other Information

Experience Description

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

Experience Preferred

Education Description

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

Education Preferred

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Training Preferred

Special Skills 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.

Special Skills Preferred

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.

Licensure Preferred: RN/OT/PT/SLP

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

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive care by assessing, planning, and implementing patient treatment programs. They also participate in department activities, program development, staff education, and student supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid Wisconsin state license. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical evaluationMentoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin315 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST II, FCP - MCKINLEY REHAB PHYSICAL THERAP at Froedtert a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 26 employers
9
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Froedtert

Hospitals and Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance
CEU opportunities
Referral bonuses
403b retirement plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Workplace Clinics

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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