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Physical Therapist - Adult, Acute Care

UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin

$40 - $60/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients in an acute care setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans that optimize functional outcomes and discharge planning.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, day shift position. Weekly work schedule will be Wednesday through Friday and every other weekend. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with acute care experience to

  • Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
  • Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
  • Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance

Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being

Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required

  • Work Experience
  • 2 years of prior relevant experience Preferred
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/University Hospital Tour Video HR 1706631-24 v3.mp4] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Two years of prior relevant experience is preferred, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  • bachelor degree
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient-centered care
  • Discharge planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Acute care
  • Rehabilitative treatment
  • Family-centered care
  • Physical therapy
  • Evidence-based treatment planning
  • Functional outcomes assessment

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition benefits
  • Adoption assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$40 - $60/hr
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

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Salary listed on 454 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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