Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient
Froedtert South$26.25–$39.50/hrPleasant Prairie, WIFull timePosted 7mo agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
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How this pay compares
This posting states $26.25–$39.50 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $30.39–$33.20, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $30.81 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
- 76th Street in Pleasant Prairie reported 60 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,282,296 hours worked: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 2 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Froedtert South Inc
Medicare gives Froedtert South Inc 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Wisconsin's hospitals average 3.8). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 7% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Wisconsin hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Froedtert South Inc as a government hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Wisconsin issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Wisconsin license, $113 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Duties:
Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, carries out all therapeutic modalities or treatment programs planned by the Therapist. Identifies and communicates treatment programs planned by the Therapist. Identifies and communicates treatment responses and/or difficulties to the Therapist. Progresses and alters the treatment programs as education directs.
- Follows treatment plan as outlined by licensed Physical Therapist.
- Transfers patients as needed for therapy.
- Performs patient/ family teaching.
- Communicates with Physical Therapist in patient treatment planning.
- Provides documentation of patient treatment.
- Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Physical Therapist Assistant Minimum Requirements
- Associate Degree in: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job assignment location.
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
- Valid licensure to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Wisconsin
- Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.
Salary Range: $26.25 to $39.50/hr (based on experience)
- Additional $0.50 per hour differential for inpatient setting
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits available
- 403(b) company match available
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount program
- Competitive PTO
From Froedtert South's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Froedtert South
Froedtert South is a public hospital with an emergency department in Kenosha, WI. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Froedtert South
Based in Kenosha, WIHires in WisconsinPay on its listings: 39.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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