Orthopedics and Manual Therapy Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$120k

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Orthopedic and Manual Therapy Physical Therapist

  • 55-Minute One-on-One Care | $75K-$120K+ | Clinical Autonomy | Quality Over Quantity
  • Delafield, WI
  • Practice Physical Therapy the Way You Always Imagined
  • We believe great therapists deserve an environment that allows them to do exceptional work.

Exceptional outcomes require more than following protocols. They require time to listen, the ability to think critically, meaningful relationships with patients, and the freedom to utilize your full clinical skillset.

At Balance Within Integrative Physical Therapy, we've intentionally built that environment. We believe physical therapists are primary musculoskeletal providers who help people move better, feel better, and live fuller lives.

That's why we've created a practice where clinicians have the autonomy, support, and time to uncover the root cause, integrate their full clinical expertise, and provide truly individualized care. We've also built a culture that challenges and supports therapists to continually grow into exceptional clinicians.

We're looking for a skilled orthopedic/manual therapist with several years of experience who is passionate about clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and helping redefine what's possible in physical therapy.

  • Why Therapists Choose Balance Within
  • 55-Minute One-on-One Care
  • One patient at a time—no double-booking or juggling multiple patients.
  • The time and space to perform thorough evaluations, provide meaningful education, integrate manual therapy, prescribe exercise, and build lasting patient relationships.
  • A calm, intentional pace that allows you to be fully present with each patient.

Clinical Freedom & Autonomy

Practice with trust, professional respect, and the freedom to think critically.

Utilize your unique strengths, interests, and clinical judgment to provide individualized care—not cookie-cutter treatment plans.

Practice in an environment that values thoughtful decision-making, professional ownership, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Quality Care Over Quantity

Typical caseload of 6–8 patients per day.

A practice that prioritizes meaningful relationships, clinical reasoning, and long-term patient success over visit volume.

AI-assisted documentation that supports efficient, high-quality documentation so your focus stays where it belongs—on your patients.

Continuous Growth & Professional Development

Unlimited continuing education funding for advanced certifications, residencies, fellowships, and specialty training.

Learn alongside experienced clinicians who enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and challenging one another to continually improve.

We believe great mentorship is a partnership—providing guidance, feedback, and support while encouraging every therapist to take ownership of their own professional growth.

If you're naturally curious, seek feedback, and enjoy finding answers to challenging cases, you'll fit right in.

Opportunities to Make a Bigger Impact

Help shape and expand specialty programs as your interests and expertise develop.

Contribute ideas that improve patient care, team culture, and clinic operations.

Opportunities to mentor others, lead projects, and grow into leadership roles as your experience and impact continue to expand.

About Us

Balance Within is a PT-owned, cash-based practice that has been serving Lake Country for more than 10 years. After experiencing the limitations of traditional insurance-based care, Drs. Sarah and Jereme Trunk founded Balance Within in 2015 with a simple vision: create a practice where therapists could thrive professionally while providing patients the time, attention, and individualized care they truly deserve.

We are known for combining evidence-based orthopedics, specialized care, manual therapies, movement-based rehabilitation and whole-person/body 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 Top 2 Values

  • People First, Patient Second
  • Pursuing Excellence Through Continuous Growth and Learning

What Success Looks Like

  • The clinicians who thrive at Balance Within do more than provide excellent treatment. They also:
  • Build trust and communicate clearly
  • Inspire patients to commit to their care, stay engaged and achieve lasting results
  • Take ownership of the patient experience
  • Contribute positively to team culture

Continually Pursue Growth and Excellence

We believe exceptional outcomes aren't created through clinical expertise alone. They're built through trust, meaningful relationships, thoughtful communication, and empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery and long-term health.

Who Thrives Here?

You may be a great fit if you:

  • Have several years of orthopedic PT experience.
  • Love to build meaningful relationships and communicate in a way that inspires trust, keeps patients engaged in their plan of care, and helps them achieve outstanding results.
  • Have a genuine passion for lifelong learning and take initiative to seek answers, embrace feedback, solve problems, and continually refine your clinical skills. You're naturally curious, resourceful, and self-directed when faced with new challenges.
  • Take ownership of your caseload and patient experience, exercising sound clinical judgment, professional accountability, and a commitment to continual improvement.
  • Value both evidence-based practice and holistic, 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)
  • Are interested in orthopedics, women's/pelvic health, TMD/TMJ, manual therapy, chronic pain, wellness & prevention, or development of other specialties.

Benefits

  • $75,000-$120,000+ earning potential
  • Medical, 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 take ownership of your 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 exclusively protocol-driven care.
  • Professional growth and learning are not a priority.
  • You prefer someone else to direct your clinical growth or take ownership of patient engagement and outcomes.
  • You prefer high-volume environments over relationships and quality-based care.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

If this sounds like the kind of practice where you've always wanted to work, we'd love to get to know you. Let's explore whether Balance Within could be the right next chapter in your career.

  • 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 individualized, one-on-one orthopedic and manual therapy care to a caseload of 6-8 patients per day. Focus on uncovering root causes of musculoskeletal issues and integrating full clinical expertise to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires several years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy with a strong proficiency in manual therapy techniques. Candidates must demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and the ability to build trust-based patient relationships.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationPatient Relationship ManagementHolistic CareCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedics and Manual Therapy Physical Therapist at Balance Within - Integrative Physical Therapy a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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 7.0
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

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≈ 8.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,457/mo≈ 23% 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

Medical, 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