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GHR HealthcareWisconsin Rapids, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$64.87
Weekly
$2,465
Yearly (full-time)
$128,180
Start date
November 23, 2026

This job pays about $64.87/hour — 32% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Wisconsin ($48.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 38 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist jobs in Wisconsin right now

  • 46 open Physical Therapist jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $81.96/hour, median $58.44/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist pay in Wisconsin: $48.96/hour ($101,837/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($67.50/hour across 15 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Physical Therapist – Home Health Contract in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Join a 13-week home health physical therapy travel contract in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and make a meaningful impact on adult and geriatric patients.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist (PT), you will evaluate, treat, and coordinate care for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility diagnoses while helping them achieve greater independence in their homes and communities. This Wisconsin Physical Therapist job offers a welcoming Central Wisconsin setting with access to the Wisconsin River, scenic parks, trails, and a balanced small-city lifestyle.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,380–$2,550
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 23, 2026
  • Schedule: Weekday schedule with variable Monday–Friday start times
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour days
  • Guaranteed Hours: 38 hours per week, with flexibility up to 40 hours
  • Weekend Rotation: One Saturday approximately every 6–8 weeks, with a weekday off during that week
  • Call Requirements: Occasional low-census call coverage; call-back minimum is 2 hours
  • Travel: Occasional travel throughout Central and Northern Wisconsin; mileage reimbursed at the applicable government-approved rate
  • Documentation: Laptop-based point-of-service documentation using an electronic medical record system
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric home health patients
  • Assignment Note: Applicants must reside outside the specified 50-mile radius at the time of consideration

Home Health Physical Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Wisconsin
  • At least 1 year of professional Physical Therapist experience, including home health physical therapy experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a related degree consistent with applicable licensure requirements
  • Experience treating adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility diagnoses
  • Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
  • Valid NPI number, or willingness to begin the NPI application process before the assignment starts
  • Strong communication, organization, resilience, and adaptability skills
  • Ability to manage a mobile schedule, work independently, and meet an average productivity expectation of 4.5 visits per day

Home Health Physical Therapy Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients’ homes
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and established standards of practice
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and independence
  • Manage care for adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility conditions
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and safety techniques
  • Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and other healthcare professionals
  • Complete timely documentation that supports regulatory, clinical, and reimbursement requirements
  • Travel between patient locations and maintain reliable communication throughout the assignment
  • Participate in the rotating Saturday schedule and occasional call coverage as required

Apply now for this travel Physical Therapist home health contract in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and join a healthcare team supporting patients throughout Central Wisconsin.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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