Physical Therapist Jobs in Wisconsin
Physical Therapist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where major health systems such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin maintain consistent hiring across inpatient rehab, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatric settings. Demand reaches from new graduate positions through senior and lead clinician roles, with neurological rehabilitation and sports medicine among the fastest-growing specialties in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Schedule: Full-time Day shift
Sign-on bonus: $10,000 Sign-on bonus
Select Specialty Hospital - Madison is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
- Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
- Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
- Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
- Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
- Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
- Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
- Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Schedule: Full-time Day shift
Sign-on bonus: $10,000 Sign-on bonus
Select Specialty Hospital - Madison is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
- Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
- Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
- Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
- Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
- Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
- Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
- Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
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Physical Therapist Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
- Enhance Rehabilitation10
- Evolve Therapy Services7
- PAM Health5
- Tender Touch Therapy4
- CORA Physical Therapy3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin physical therapist license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Current NPTE passage with verification submitted to Wisconsin DSPS
- BLS or CPR certification maintained throughout employment
- Experience with electronic medical records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams in clinical settings
Physical Therapist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapist in Wisconsin?
To become a physical therapist in Wisconsin, you must earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program, pass the National Physical Therapy Examination, and apply for licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Wisconsin does not participate in the PT Compact, so out-of-state candidates must apply directly for a Wisconsin license. New graduates typically complete the process before or shortly after their first hire date.
How much do physical therapists make in Wisconsin?
Physical therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $101,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,740 for the lowest 10% to over $124,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physical therapists in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring physical therapists in Wisconsin right now include Enhance Rehabilitation, Evolve Therapy Services, and PAM Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's largest health systems and outpatient clinic networks account for the majority of postings, with consistent openings appearing across both urban medical campuses and suburban rehabilitation centers.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most physical therapist jobs?
Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Wausau lead Wisconsin in physical therapist openings, driven by the concentration of major hospital systems and outpatient rehabilitation networks in those metros. Milwaukee anchors the market through Froedtert Health and Ascension Wisconsin, Madison draws heavily from UW Health and affiliated clinics, and Green Bay supports steady demand through HSHS and Bellin Health facilities.
Are there remote physical therapist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy is a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site patient contact. About 25% of physical therapist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be telehealth consultation roles or care coordination positions rather than direct patient treatment.
How can I get hired as a physical therapist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate or residency programs run by large Wisconsin health systems. UW Health and Froedtert Health both offer structured PT residencies in orthopedics and neurology for recent graduates. Applying as a physical therapy aide or rehabilitation technician at a Wisconsin outpatient clinic is also a recognized lateral move that builds clinical hours and often leads to full clinician offers once licensure is complete.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to physical therapist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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